Admin Officer
Job Title: Admin Officer
Employer: Phoenix Primary School
Job Type: Finance & Administration
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 256
Grade: 3
Actual Salary: £24,790- £26,409
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time, Term time only
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
About the School
We are a busy, fully inclusive one form entry Primary School with a SEN Unit Provision. We are a successful and happy school, with talented and highly committed staff, supportive governors, and amazing pupils. At Phoenix Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their best. We encourage staff development and have regular professional learning opportunities, fully committed to your growth and CPD development, offering access to courses such as SEN and Social & Emotional Wellbeing training. If you have the drive and determination to want the best for our pupils and yourself, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an experienced administrator for our school office & reception. The hours will be Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Experience of working in a busy office & reception, using various office ICT hardware & software systems is essential.
The role will include:
1. Receptionist tasks, e.g., welcoming visitors and dealing with enquiries.
2. The use of a computer to produce reports, letters, and interpret data.
3. Regularly updating ‘Sims’ attendance.
4. Monitoring payments for lunches, trips, school uniform, etc.
5. Administrative duties including answering phone calls, photocopying, distribution of mail, and filing.
6. Administering first aid to children, as required.
Experience and skills required include:
1. Proven positive experience of dealing with the public effectively.
2. Experience of using SIMS.
3. High levels of literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
4. Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. The ability to maintain confidentiality.
7. Highly motivated and dynamic with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
8. A positive attitude, demonstrating flexibility and good humour.
Personal Qualities
1. Experience of clerical/administrative/financial work.
2. Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and an awareness of relevant legislation.
3. Appropriate knowledge of First Aid and awareness of inclusion, especially within a school setting.
How to Apply
Completed applications should be marked for the attention of the Business Manager, Victoria Geraghty, preferably emailed directly to v.geraghty@phoenixprimaryschool.co.uk. Visits to the school are positively encouraged. To arrange your visit, please email Victoria or call her on 0151 228 3831.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Short Listing Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Contact Details
Phoenix Primary School
Birchfield Road
Edge Hill
Liverpool
L7 9LY
Contact Name: Victoria Geraghty
Contact Telephone: 0151 228 3831
Contact e-mail: v.geraghty@phoenixprimaryschool.co.uk
Website: https://www.phoenixprimaryliverpool.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr