School Administration Assistant - Term Time Only 36 Weeks

JOB TITLE – SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – TERM TIME ONLY (36 WEEKS) 

LOCATION – RICHMOND

SALARY - £25-30k per annum depending on experience (AFTER PRO RATA)

HOURS – 8AM TO 4.30PM WITH 30 MINUTES LUNCH

START DATE – September although, if available immediately could start sooner.

About them

An independent co-educational pre-prep and prep school for children aged 3 to 11 years. It is a friendly and family-orientated school which aims to prepare pupils for the modern world: balancing academic and pastoral care with creativity, exploration, and community.

About the job

School Office:

• Be the first point of contact for the school in person, by email and on the telephone.
• Receive visitors and ensure they are well briefed in essential matters
• Deal with enquiries, parent emails and queries
• Receive post and deliveries

• Liaise with external agencies as required such as school lunch company and wraparound care providers
• Deal with middle of day pupil arrivals and departures, escorting children between buildings

First Aid:

• Greet children who are feeling ill or have sustained an injury
• Assess them and administer basic first aid, as appropriate
• Contact parents and staff as necessary to report a treatment or a need to go home
• Contact emergency services on the rare occasion they are needed
• Log all medical treatments
• Maintain an accurate central record of children with medical conditions and allergies which is shared with staff
• Order additional first aid supplies as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Previous administration experience
• Good ICT skills with an understanding of MS Office
• A full and appropriate First Aid qualification (this can be organised post-employment offer)
• A good command of the English language, and good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact, particularly when dealing with parents
• A flexible approach, with the ability to respond positively to ad hoc requests from all members of staff
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work calmly and reliably in a busy school, both in a team and independently
• To undertake all training as required
• To instil attitudes and habits consistent with maintaining a happy and caring atmosphere within the whole school community
• To be flexible, organised and able to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure and to deadlines
• To be proactive, motivated and calm
• To have a professional, smart appearance