Job Description

Experienced School Administration Officer | Redbridge | ASAP Start

Hours: 8:30 - 15:30

Demand: Monday - Friday

Pay: £130 - £150 per day

THE ROLE

Working closely with the School Business Manager, the Administration Officer plays a supportive role in the effective management of school administrative systems, including monitoring and reviewing the school's systems and procedures. The Administration Officer also undertakes other professional duties, as delegated by the Headteacher.

To deliver the service effectively, previous experience as a school admin officer is required, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder will be required from time to time to perform work not specifically referred to above and which is on occasion outside of normal working hours. Such duties, however, will fall within the general scope of the post, at the appropriate grade. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Carry out administrative duties in relation to admissions and transitions

* Pupil attendance & Punctuality

* Working closely with the Inclusion leaders, implement policies and procedures to improve pupil attendance and monitor their effectiveness

* Contact parents

* Record pupil absences on the school data base in accordance with school procedures

* Produce relevant attendance reports for the Inclusion leader

* Liaise with the Education Welfare Service, as appropriate

* Maintain accurate records of staff absence

* Data Management

REQUIREMENTS

* Previous experience working as a school administration officer

* Experience of working within a school environment

* Experience of managing data bases

* Experience of managing attendance and punctuality within a school environment

* Experience of working in a team environment

* Experience of providing front line services to a wide range of stakeholders

* Experience of working within a framework of statutory compliance

* Experience of managing Human Resources and Payroll

* Strong organisational and planning skills

* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

* Proven ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing