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About the Role
Tempest Resourcing is looking for a highly organized and efficient **School Administrator** to join a busy and vibrant school. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school's administrative functions, providing essential support to staff, students, and parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff, handling inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
- Manage student attendance records, follow up on absences, and produce attendance reports.
- Maintain and update the school's databases, including pupil and staff records.
- Provide administrative support to the senior leadership team, including preparing documents, letters, and reports.
- Handle admissions, registration, and new student enrolment processes.
- Organize and manage the school calendar, scheduling meetings, events, and appointments.
- Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
- Assist with finance tasks such as processing invoices and managing petty cash.
- Help to organize school events, parent-teacher meetings, and extracurricular activities.
- Ensure all administrative tasks comply with school policies, safeguarding, and GDPR requirements.
Requirements
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or educational environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in MS Office and school management software (e.g., SIMS) is desirable.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a keen eye for detail.
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Tempest Resourcing?
Tempest Resourcing is committed to matching the right people with the right roles. We offer ongoing support, guidance, and access to a range of excellent opportunities within schools and educational institutions.
