Senior Administration Assistant

Administration To be the focal point of the school for staff, parents, children and visitors, ensuring a friendly, welcoming and efficient environment, and to act as a first point of contact within the school to filter enquiries efficiently and appropriately, including all visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the building. Supervision of Admin Assistant as required. Generally organise, plan and control workload and procedures. The interpretation and the provisions of regulations and directives, and the provision and advice on matters within the scope of the job, for example, accurately maintaining school used databases. Process small amounts of cash, invoices, orders and undertakes basic financial administration. Oversee accuracy of information on school website including information required by Ofsted. With the support of the Senior Office Manager ensure the management of admissions procedures in line with school criteria, maintain waiting lists and allocate spaces accordingly in line with the schools admissions policy. Support whole school events such as parents evenings, open evenings and attend operation meetings where necessary. Ensure effective data management under GDPR and liaise with additional stakeholders within the Trust in relation to subject access and freedom of information requests. Liaising with support services in relation to pupil welfare. Liaising with staff for organising school visits, camps and extra-curricular activities. Support with the administration of medicine and first aid. Engage with any necessary administrative duties. Support for the School To adhere to the ethos of the school, promoting the agreed vision and aims. To set an example through personal integrity and professionalism. All staff are expected to recognise and value differences and always show dignity and respect. To attend training, meetings and events, as directed within working hours. To engage with the professional development required to fulfil the role, proactively securing the subject knowledge and skills required for the learning activity. As the Trust is committed to personal and organisational development, the post holder is encouraged to identify job-related development needs and opportunities and discuss these with their line manager. To proactively engage with the MAT Professional Growth Policy, taking advantage of opportunities to visit and learn from other schools within and outside of the Trust in order to develop the practice within the school setting. To be flexible in the deployment across the school where needed, depending on the needs of the pupils. This could involve working with groups, pairs or individuals as needed. General Be proactive with maintaining safety of pupils and their environment, adhering to policies/risk assessments and reporting/raising issues of concern. Contribute to the behaviour man