Job Introduction
Senior Admin Assistant
We are looking to appoint a Senior Admin Assistant to work in our busy Infant School Office. Previous office experience is essential, ideally within a school environment.
As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, pupils and members of staff, you will be experienced and confident in delivering a high level of customer service. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a professional approach, a high standard of presentation, understand the importance of confidentiality and be reliable.
As no two days in the office will be the same it is important that you are able to work under pressure and able to prioritise your work at a moment’s notice. In addition, remain calm in stressful situations, have a good sense of humour, be able to multi-task and work under your own initiative. We want to recruit a team player who is prepared to ‘muck in’ and be flexible when necessary.
The role involves the use of different IT systems including Microsoft Office, ARBOR, Tucasi, CPOMS and HCC intranet therefore, strong IT skills would be advantageous (training will be given if required). We also require excellent literacy and numeracy skills so Maths and English GCSE grade C or above is also a requirement.
This is a varied role with responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to:
- Providing a warm welcome to visitors, answering telephones and responding to emails
- Maintenance of the school management information system
- Logging daily attendance
- Day to day management of the Admissions and Leavers processes e.g. sending letters, updating the Hampshire Portal, receiving and sending CTFs
- Attendance monitoring/reporting and issuing penalty notices
- Booking courses
- Responsibility for some areas of Health and Safety
- Supporting children with medical needs and administering first aid
You will be working alongside the School Business Manager and another Senior Admin Assistant. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to view the school please contact Paula Bennett, School Business Manager on 01256 324507 or email p.bennett@merton-inf.hants.sch.uk
Please complete the HCC Support Staff Application form and email to p.bennett@merton-inf.hants.sch.uk
Interviews will take place on Monday 3rd March 2025.
Hours : 08.30 - 16.00 (35 hours per week)
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
