Office Administrator

** Office Administrator **

• £24,562 - £26,090 with an additional £1,000 Retention Bonus
• 5 paid hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm
• Based in Cranleigh, Surrey

We are looking for a friendly, motivated and adaptable Administrator to join a business and administration team providing high quality administrative support for a varied range of clerical and administrative tasks for the Trust.

Candidates will have to demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm and enjoy working within a team, with all members of the school community; therefore, excellent communication skills and a friendly, confident and welcoming nature are key for this position. Basic office experience is necessary, and working in a school is advantageous but not essential.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the smooth running of the school office and will embrace taking a proactive "hands on" approach wherever needed, providing essential support to staff, students, and parents.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to the school leadership team and staff.
• Maintain and update school records using SIMS (School Information Management System).
• Answer phone calls, emails, and handle general inquiries from parents and visitors.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, letters, and communications.
• Accurately record comprehensive notes during the students Annual Review meetings to support the effective implementation and monitoring of students EHCP's.
• Manage student data, admissions, and attendance records.
• Organise meetings, appointments, and events for staff.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Providing support to the school Receptionist on the front desk when cover is required.
• Providing support to the Director of Business on the admissions process and providing admin support to the fundraising team.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Familiarity with SIMS or a willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A reliable team player who is comfortable working collaboratively within our small team as well as independently.
• A positive and professional attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Be confident at communicating with staff of all levels, external agencies and prospective parents and must have empathy for the needs of our students.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.