School Admin Coordinator
School Admin Coordinator
SCP Grade E 11-16 – FTE £27269-£29572 per annum (36 hours)
Actual Salary - Term Time Only Plus 10 days - £25371-£27514
37.5 hours per week: 8.15am to 4.15pm Mon – Fri (Flexible to the needs of school)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced receptionist/admin lead to join West Hill School. The person appointed to this post will occupy a key role within the school, providing a high level of support to visitors, parents, students and staff, to help us in our aim of delivering outstanding school support services.
The successful candidate will:
- Be confident in answering telephone and in-person enquiries and resolving problems
- Be able to use their own initiative and work closely with colleagues from across a range of departments
- Be able to converse confidently and professionally with visitors, while at times de-escalating conflict
- Be familiar with office processes and procedures, including service level agreements, meeting targets and managing workload to deliver an outstanding service
- Provide a high-level administrative service, coordination the admin function of the school including undertaking and delegating tasks such as word processing, reception duties, managing visitors, organising and attending meetings and managing school information systems
- Engage in continuing professional development and training
- Manage complex and confidential data and information while ensuring that school systems are kept up to date
- Ensure that policies and procedures are followed
- Maintain critical school records and databases, ensuring confidentiality is maintained where necessary, but meeting the Academy’s statutory responsibilities, including to external organisations such as the DFE
We can offer:
- A hard-working Leadership team dedicated to the success of our students
- An inclusive employer
- High-quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- A permanent contract, following a successful 6-month probationary period with 17% Employer Pension Contribution
- Secure, on-site parking
- Free access to our on-site gym
If you think you have the experience and skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
To find out more about us please visit the school website: www.westhillschool.co.uk. Informal visits/discussions beforehand are welcome, please contact the School Reception Office on 0161-338-2193 or e-mail: admin@westhillschool.co.uk.
Applications should be emailed to recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk. Please ensure that applications are clearly marked for the post you are applying for.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th June 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th June 2025.
