School Administration Officer with Markbooks Exp - Enhanced DBS

We are sourcing a dedicated Primary School Administrator with experience in school management systems SIMS to be the first point of contact for this school community. The successful candidate will be adept at handling a wide range of administrative tasks, from managing attendance and pupil data to supporting staff and engaging with parents.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, handling enquiries via telephone, email, and in person with professionalism.
• Utilise SIMS for various tasks including attendance tracking, markbooks, report generation, and communication via InTouch (SMS).
• Monitor attendance and generate reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Attendance and Welfare Advisor, particularly for Children in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Participate in attendance meetings with the Headteacher, Attendance and Welfare Advisor and parents.
• Assist SLT and teachers with the entry and processing of assessment data and reporting of pupil data using SIMS.
• Ensure accurate and timely uploads of termly pupil census data to Collect/DfE.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher to create and publish the weekly school newsletter.
• Liaise with website support to ensure all online content is accurate and up to date.
• Manage school photography and coordinate with third-party photographers.
• Operate various school systems such as Paxton Net2, CCTV, InVentry, Pay360, Wisepay, School Gateway, and SIMS Parent app.
• Oversee the generation and distribution of staff credentials and ID badges.
• Organise out-of-hours clubs using SIMS Parent app and Pay360/School Gateway.
• Liaising with the catering manager to ensure effective lunch administration and collaborate on the development and publication of termly lunch and after-school club menus.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a school administrator, particularly with SIMS and related management information systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with children and cover various roles within the school as needed.
• Proficiency in IT and various school systems, including SIMS Discover and SIMS Connected.
• Experience with school attendance and welfare procedures.
• Ability to manage social media content and school website updates.
• Experience in coordinating school events and photography.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work closely with the SLT, staff, and external partners.

Benefits:

To apply for the Primary School Administrator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Please ensure you have an enhanced DBS in place.