School Administrative Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

The Administrative Officer will support the school across a broad range of areas including

• Front of house and reception duties
• Parent communication and engagement
• Safeguarding administration
• Admissions and pupil records
• Attendance support
• Data handling and confidentiality
• General school administration
• Supporting trips, events and school communications
• Maintaining accurate systems and records
• Working closely with leaders, teachers and the wider federation office team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within school administration, operations or school business management.

We

Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is highly organised, efficient and dependable
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Remains calm under pressure and can manage competing priorities
• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Is warm, professional and approachable with parents and visitors
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Office and school databases
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Is flexible, willing to learn and keen to grow professionally
• Has a genuine commitment to supporting children and schools

What the school offers its staff

What else do we offer?

• An experienced Leadership Team with a shared vision working in partnership across the federation.
• Hard-working leaders who strive to ensure that both pupils and staff enjoy coming to school.
• We are passionate about supporting our staff in their career development and success through care and guidance.
• A working environment that values wellbeing and supports work-life balance.
• Vibrant, multicultural and inclusive city schools that have positive, diverse communities and a determination that all children will succeed.
• Performance management and coaching to support career progression.
• A relaxed, fun working environment where all adults are equally valued and supported.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to help assess the suitability of applicants and volunteers for positions of trust. We do this in compliance with the DBS’s Code of Practice (on the internet at www.homeoffice.gov.uk or www.direct.gov.uk.) This policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is made available to all applicants and volunteers to jobs that require a Disclosure. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.