Administrator - Plymtree Church of England Primary School (Culm Valley Federation)

2 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Required from the beginning of June 2024, we are seeking to recruit a committed, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to provide reception duties and administration support in our busy school office. You will be expected to be the first point of contact for all visitors to the school. This role is varied, busy and interesting as you will be responding to the day to day pressures of the busy school life and the needs of our staff and parents. You will also be providing daily support to the Head of School.

You should be a cheerful and motivated individual who:
- Is able to work effectively within a team and on your own;
- Is organised and works well under pressure;
- Is personable, professional and welcoming to all visitors, pupils, parents and staff;
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Has excellent ICT skills and is able to use ICT to produce professional documentation.
- Is capable of handling confidential information
- Has a smile for all situations

The role itself will involve routine administrative support, filing, dealing with incoming post, answering the telephone and directing calls as necessary. Specific jobs will include managing the booking system for the Breakfast and After School Clubs and the booking of school meals. The checking and initial inputting of all orders and invoices is an important part of the role. In addition you will help with the maintenance of the pupil database and the booking of training courses and school trips.

Previous experience of working within a school environment with experience of SIMS is desirable but not essential. The position is based at Plymtree Primary School but from time to time you could be asked to cover the office in either of the other two schools in our Federation. The role involves the efficient use of our management information system, Office 365 email system, the on line payment system and the maintenance of many different databases to support a range of services. We would like 

Previous experience of working within a school environment with experience of SIMS is desirable but not essential. We want someone who will bring organisational skills to the role as well as an understanding of the need for accuracy, planning and reporting.

You must be an efficient professional who is able to prioritise workloads effectively. You will work closely with the other Admin staff across the Federation and report to the Federation Business Manager. Your objective is to support the Leadership Team in providing a first class administrative service, which ultimately benefits our children, parents, staff and visitors to the school.

We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a successful happy school alongside a dedicated and hardworking team;
- Opportunities for professional development and support to further your career.

The Culm Valley Federation is an inclusive organisation and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.

Please use the application form attached below.

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