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