School Secretary and Administrator

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school! Yarrells School | Dorset | 30–32 hours per week | Term time plus four additional weeks | £26,436.80–£28,080 FTE Are you friendly, organised, professional, and confident dealing with people? Yarrells School is looking for an enthusiastic School Secretary and Administrator to join our busy and welcoming Administration and Reception team. This is much more than a traditional reception role. As one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, prospective families, visitors, and telephone callers, you will play an important role in representing the School and creating the warm, professional welcome for which Yarrells is known. Alongside front-of-house responsibilities, you will provide important administrative support across the School, including pupil registration and attendance, Admissions, parent communications, trips and events, school activities, and general office administration. We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in being organised, and is able to remain calm, friendly, and professional in a busy school environment. About the Role Your responsibilities will include: Welcoming parents, pupils, visitors, prospective families, contractors, and other members of the School community. Managing the School's main Reception and entrance. Answering and directing incoming telephone calls. Managing the School's main office email account. Dealing professionally with parent, pupil, and visitor enquiries. Maintaining visitor signing-in and signing-out procedures. Supporting pupil registration and attendance, including following up unexplained absences. Maintaining fire registers and registers for pupils signing out of School. Supporting the administration of after-school activities and late stays. Providing administrative support to the Director of Admissions and Admissions team. Supporting new pupil administration, taster days, visiting pupils, and the parent portal. Supporting the administration of the Schoo