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SalaryAre you a highly organised and proactive individual with prior administrative experience within a school setting? Are you able to foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere within an educational environment? Do you enjoy working as a key member of a school office team? If so, keep reading!
We at Randstad Education are recruiting for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic administration assistant to work as a key member of a school office team at a welcoming and caring primary school located within the FY4 postcode. The role is to start ASAP, and the required hours are 8:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday, term time only. The role is ongoing until further notice.
As an administrative assistant you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school. The ideal candidate will possess exemplary written and verbal communication skills, and will have a keen eye for detail. They will be able to work effectively and positively with others, and will be able to demonstrate professionalism and offer excellent customer service at all times. They will also ideally have experience using SIMS, although this is not essential.
Benefits of working with Randstad:
- Exclusive roles.
- DBS and school application support.
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles.
- Free career advice.
- Online availability with an App-based booking system.
- Support to edit and improve your CV.
- Online training platform with access to 17 courses.
- Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 of Love 2 Shop vouchers!
Benefits of the role:
- Competitive daily rates - £12.44 - £15 per hour, dependent on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- AWR from week 13.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day administrative tasks of the school office.
- Handling enquiries and providing friendly and helpful assistance to students, parents, visitors, and other members of staff.
- managing registrations for nursery and reception pupils
- Data entry and other IT tasks.
- Monitoring phones and emails.
- Coordination of school events and meetings, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made.
- Supporting the administrative needs of the SLT.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience with SIMS System
- Verifiable experience in administration roles, ideally in an educational setting.
- Exceptional organisational abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and school management software.
Desirable Requirements:
- DBS on the update service. Randstad is committed to ensuring the safety of young children; therefore all candidates will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check and verifiable professional reference checks. Randstad will help you with your application if you do not already have this.
If you are ready to make a real difference at your next school, don't wait - apply now! To apply for this position, please submit a CV outlining your skills, experience, and suitability to the role. Time is of the essence, so don't hesitate if you are interested!
As a LASBM approved partner, we are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Lancashire, therefore if this job or location is not suitable we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience as we may have other roles available in schools or locations for which you may be a better match. If you have experience in school admin, office management, or as a school business manager and you are available for interim appointments then please contact Abby at Randstad Education in Preston.
We look forward to hearing from you!
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility to work checks.
