Reed
Administrator (Cover & Office Support) – Permanent Role – Secondary School
37 hours per week | Term-time + 2 weeks | Permanent | Start September
Our School is seeking a highly organised and personable Administrator to join their dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life, where no two days are the same.
About the Role
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school, including organising staff cover and providing vital administrative support. As a first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will deliver excellent customer service while supporting staff, students, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise cover for absent staff and produce a daily cover rota
- Ensure effective and efficient use of supply staff and teachers
- Provide administrative support across a range of school functions
- Act as a welcoming first point of contact, both face-to-face and via telephone
- Support the wider office team as required
What We’re Looking For
- Previous administrative or secretarial experience
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Word (mail merge), Excel, and PowerPoint
- A friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
- A supportive, people-first culture where you are valued as part of the school community
- Opportunities to collaborate within a successful and dynamic Multi Academy Trust
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, with family-friendly policies
- Employee benefits package
- A beautiful setting and welcoming working environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a customer-service mindset who is looking to be part of a friendly, professional team in a well-resourced school.
Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.
To Apply:
If you are interested in the role please get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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