ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JOB REF XS 8.4
GRADE 4
16 HOURS PER WEEK 8:15 - 12:15 / 4 days
Damers School is a large, thriving, inclusive, ECO school where all pupils have a chance to learn well.
An opportunity has arisen for a new Administrative Officer with general administrative duties in our busy school office. The right person will provide efficient and confidential support to staff, assisting parents arriving at school and dealing with day-to-day office activities. They will join our team and play a critical role in identifying and addressing barriers to student attendance, assisting with intervention strategies and working collaboratively with students, parents, and school staff to promote regular school attendance for all students.
The successful candidate will be a good team player and want the very best for all our students.
Previous experience of working in a busy school environment is highly desirable or being able to demonstrate relevant transferable skills and abilities from other business areas.
We are looking for someone who has:
* strong interpersonal and communication skills
* excellent organisational and administrative skills
* a willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team
* the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment prone to regular interruptions
* positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues and parents
The post holder will be responsible for:
* Providing administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school
* Producing accurate, concise and timely documentation, maintaining electronic systems
* The administration of pupil admissions and other pupil processes including attendance using MIS and specialised systems
* Managing communications to parents using appropriate systems
* Welcoming and managing visitors to the school
If this sounds like you, then we can offer:
* a friendly, supportive working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
* a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
* access to the local government pension scheme
* a range of employee benefits including an employee assistance programme
Applicants should apply online at Dorset council jobs, or request an application form from the School Office.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For more information about the school please visit our website www.damers.dorset.sch.uk
Damers First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (formerly known as CRB) and online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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