Ensure the smooth and effective running of the school office and all administrative and communicative systems
Assist in the organisation of school trips in cooperation with other staff.
Assist with organising parents' evenings and other meetings and events, including the organisation of rooms and equipment, and providing refreshments as required
Ensure that all staff create a professional and welcoming reception for all visitors and parents and all visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the school
Delegation of work to office staff as and when necessary
Liaison with senior school staff relating to work to be undertaken by the office
Leadership:
Line manage the Office Administrator, kitchen Assistant Manager and Premises Officer, including reviewing staff performance and contributing to their appraisals
Train and develop administrative staff as appropriate
Ensure office staff at all times present a positive image of the school to all staff, parents and visitors, both internally and externally
Develop an office, kitchen and premises team that delivers and meets the needs of the school
Make all decisions in line with our school's policy, procedures, vision and values, and encourage others to do the same
Administration:
Manage manual and computerised record/information systems
Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to other staff and the governing board
Oversee and organise the management of the pupil admissions procedure and maintain waiting lists
Carry out filing, printing and photocopying. Maintain the operation of the printer and photocopier to ensure it's ready to use at all times, resolving any issues as necessary
Assist with managing the school's email inbox, ensuring the school meets its expected response times and emails are forwarded to the relevant staff member as necessary
Manage and organise completed forms from parents/ carers
Organise and distribute incoming and outgoing post
Support the induction process for new staff and pupils
Book training courses for staff, when required
Assist SLT with ensuring there is sufficient staff cover when staff absences occur
Planning work schedules for your team and ensuring that they are aware of impending work projects, etc.
Identifying training needs of your team and bringing them to the attention of the HT for discussion
Maintaining sickness and holiday records of all staff
Monitoring the induction of any new member of the office, kitchen or premises staff
Create and maintain staff's personnel files in accordance to LA expectations