Job description:

Job Title: School Office Administrator (Temporary)

Our client, a well-established school based in Colchester, is currently recruiting for a School Office Administrator to provide temporary administrative support within their busy school office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator, ideally with previous experience working within an educational environment. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day office support, assisting with a range of administrative duties and acting as a point of contact for parents, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing general office-based administrative tasks
• Answering and managing incoming telephone calls
• Handling correspondence, including letters and emails
• Accessing and maintaining sensitive information, including student medical records
• Completing and maintaining student attendance registers
• Using school management information systems, such as iSAMS
• Providing general administrative support to the wider school team
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism

About You:

• Previous office-based administrative experience is essential
• Experience working within a school environment would be highly advantageous
• Experience using iSAMS or another school management information system
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Available to start immediately

Package:

• Temporary position
• Salary: £13–£15 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Immediate start available
• Location: Colchester