Office Administrator

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties, including answering telephone and face-to-face enquiries and signing in visitors
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the academy and line manager
• Maintain manual and computerised records using management information systems
• Assist with pupil first aid, welfare duties, and arrangements for school trips or events
• Perform IT-based tasks such as typing, word processing, and producing data reports
• Manage mail distribution and undertake administrative procedures for school lettings
• Clerk governing body meetings by preparing agendas, papers, and minutes
• Maintain good relationships with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies

Requirements

• Experience delivering a high-quality service
• Proven experience in a range of general administrative duties
• Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working with children aged 11-19
• Experience using management information systems
• Good standard of general education with strong literacy and numeracy skills

Benefits

• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching, and mentoring

About the Company

Harris Science Academy East London is an Outstanding school with big ambitions, located in a unique setting near the Three Mills Studios in East London. As part of the Harris Federation, we are part of the most successful large multi-academy trust in the UK. We are committed to providing a life-changing education and helping our students become leaders in their chosen fields.