Office Administrator: Maternity Cover

Hours: 35 hours per week 8:15am – 3:45pm Term Time Only

Start: 23^rd February  

Salary: NJC support staff pay scales.

               Range - Scale 3, point 5  £20,485 – Scale 4, point 11 £21,494

We are seeking an efficient, highly organised and hardworking Office Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team at our rapidly improving primary school with high expectations for all. This is a temporary maternity cover role, and full training and a thorough handover will be provided.

This is a key, ‘front of house’ role within the school, providing effective and professional administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide effective and efficient day-to-day administration within the school office

·       Manage pupil data, including admissions, attendance and maintaining accurate records

·       Collate and monitor daily attendance and lunch data

·       Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and volunteers, including signing-in procedures

·       Manage parent communications, including emails, phone calls and newsletters

·       Use a range of IT systems and software to support school administration

·       Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements

·       Support and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

·       Update and maintain pupil records and school databases

·       Work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues during busy periods

The Successful Candidate Will:

·       Be highly efficient, organised and able to work well under pressure

·       Have excellent written and oral communication skills

·       Be confident using IT systems, email and telephone systems

·       Be approachable, personable and professional

·       Be a strong team player with a positive, flexible attitude

·       Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school environment

·       Be committed to supporting a school with high standards and expectations

We Offer:

·       A welcoming and supportive team

·       A positive working environment in a rapidly improving school

·       Full training and a thorough handover to support a smooth transition into the role

We welcome visits and there is lots of information on our website www.meridianprimary.co.uk

To arrange a visit and for an application pack, please contact the school office: office@meridian.cambs.sch.uk, 01223 262423.  Applications can be emailed or hand delivered.

Meridian Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced individuals and we welcome diversity in our school community.