School Office Administrator

About the job

Key information

• Fixed term until 30 April 2026 in the first instance
• Full-time, 37 hours per week, (8:30am-4.30pm Mon-Thu and 8:30-4:00pm Fridays)
• Term Time plus two weeks (40 working weeks per year)
• Actual pro-rated salary range: £21,434-£22,177 pa (based on Grade 14 full-time equivalent £24,404-£25,183pa)

What will I be doing?

Are you an adaptable and pro-active individual with excellent administrative skills wishing to join a dedicated and supportive team? Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve?

We are seeking a highly organised School Office Administrator to work within our Administrative team to support the daily operation of the main administration functions: Reception, Welfare, Resources and Student Services. Your duties will include providing a full administration service to the school, maintenance of the school’s MIS and producing reports, overseeing the daily recording, monitoring and analysis of student attendance; supporting key school staff to promote high levels of student attendance. You will also collaborate with timetabling staff to support the annual timetable preparation process. The postholder will be required to have sound organisation skills and be a confident communicator for this busy and varied role, as liaison will include Senior Leaders, teaching and support staff, parents, students and external agencies. The postholder will also be required to undertake First Aid training if not already in possession of a relevant certificate.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess confident ICT skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and data input;
• Have a positive, ‘can do’ and flexible attitude and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team; and
• Be able to effectively maintain accurate records and systems, respecting principles of confidentiality.

What is in it for me?

What we can offer you…

…a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment with great colleagues, opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have access to a fantastic pension scheme, free on-site gym, Health & Wellbeing Scheme, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts via BlueLightCard, opportunities to travel abroad and within the UK to support school trips and involvement in a vast number of extra-curricular clubs

Supporting documents and information

This is a varied, exciting opportunity to support young people and to work with a great team in a successful secondary school. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment.

Closing date: noon 11 May 2025

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.

For application details and further information please visit the Trust website

Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW

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