Administrative Officer

Responsibilities

• Represent the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff, and students
• Undertake reception duties, including answering telephone enquiries and signing in visitors
• Manage student attendance by completing first-day absence calls and recording data on Bromcom
• Assist with pupil first aid and welfare duties
• Provide general clerical and administrative support, including maintaining manual and computerised records
• Perform IT-based tasks such as word processing, data entry, and operating spreadsheets
• Handle general financial administration, such as processing orders
• Manage school mail, reprographics requests, and stock supplies

Requirements

• NVQ2 or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in a similar discipline
• Minimum of two years' experience working in a school office environment
• Proven experience in general clerical, administrative, or financial work
• Experience performing reception duties and interacting with visitors
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£28,192.61-£28,595.28 actual salary for 41 weeks per year)
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• Excellent CPD programme and professional development opportunities

About the Company

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding educational setting that prides itself on helping students achieve incredible success. We foster a community built on the core values of character, courage, and conscience. Our academy is supported by a highly motivated and committed staff team, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for both our students and our employees.