As a School Administrator (Business Support Officer), you will play a key role in ensuring that the school is able to operate effectively and efficiently and meet the needs of students and staff.  

This is an extremely fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same, this will suit someone who enjoys a challenge and can quickly adapt their way of working in response to each task.  

Joining a well-established and vibrant Administration team, you will be at the heart of our operations. You will be able to demonstrate building and maintaining  effective working relationships and provide a high level of customer service to a wide range of people, including staff, parents/carers, students and outside agencies.  

It is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach. You will assist with general day-to-day admin tasks where you will demonstrate excellent IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.   Applicants do require Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above to qualify for this role.

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as a primary contact to support parents, carers and students. To receive and answer enquiries whether by telephone, email or in person from parent/carers, governors, staff, students, outside agencies and all visitors to the school. 
• To carry out administrative tasks accurately and efficiently. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams), and specific school information systems, such as the Child Protection Online Management System (CPOMS), InVentry, ParentPay and Parent Apps. 
• To provide administrative support for various departments, including Admissions and Transition, SEND, Safeguarding, Behaviour, rewards and recognition systems and duties as requested by the Office Manager and the Senior Leadership Team.  
• Support the Office Manager/Finance Department to oversee school trips, including communications, promotion and collating medical and consent lists. 
• To monitor and update display boards around school, ensuring house style is adhered to, with a bit of creative flair.  
• Attending to any ad hoc reprographics requirements, undertaking duties such as photocopying, printing, laminating and any other admin tasks needed to meet the school’s requirements.  
• To provide occasional cover to the main reception and student services, welcoming all visitors to the school.  
• To complete First Aid training to provide support for students in the Medical Room as required, including administering first aid and recording as appropriate.  
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, available to support at occasional parent/carer evenings and school events.  
• All staff at Spen Valley actively support students and their families, all staff must implement our relationship policy and show our students and families respect and kindness in line with our charter.