Office Administrator

SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) LPT Grade 4 £25,867 - £27,701 FTE Salary, £20,057 - £21,479 Pro Rata Hours: 8.30 – 3.30pm (includes a 30 mins unpaid break), Monday to Friday, term time only including 3 INSET days.  About Us: We are a friendly and nurturing small village infant and nursery school , dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for our young learners. With a strong sense of community, our school values teamwork, kindness, and a commitment to helping every child thrive. The Role: We are looking for a highly organised, friendly, and proactive School Administrator to manage the day-to-day administrative duties of our school office. This is a fixed-term position of up to one year to provide maternity cover . You will be the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school. Key Responsibilities: Managing the school office, handling emails, phone calls, and enquiries Maintaining school records, registers, and databases Supporting the Headteacher and staff with administrative tasks Processing admissions and assisting with school communications Organising school events, trips, and correspondence with parents Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies About You: We are looking for someone who is: ✔ Organised and efficient , with great attention to detail ✔ Friendly and approachable , with excellent communication skills ✔ Confident using IT systems , including Microsoft Office and school management software (training provided) ✔ Able to work independently and as part of a team ✔ Committed to the ethos and values of our school What We Offer: A supportive and welcoming team A lovely working environment in a small, friendly school Opportunities for training and professional development Term-time working for a great work-life balance     HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in applying for this exciting role please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online. Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (SAMPeople Recruit). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Michelle Dutton, head@shalford.surrey.sch.uk .   Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd April at 9am Interviews to be held as soon as possible previous applicants need not apply.