Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organized and efficient Administrative Support professional to join the team at a secondary school in Islington. The successful candidate must have experience working in a secondary school environment, be proficient in using SIMS (School Information Management System), and have experience preparing reports for exclusions. This role plays a key part in supporting the administrative processes within the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the school’s SIMS database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for students, staff, and attendance.
- Prepare and compile reports related to student exclusions, ensuring all necessary information is accurately documented and shared with relevant staff and external agencies.
- Provide administrative support, including preparing reports, documents, and data entry using SIMS.
- Assist with general office tasks such as managing student records, admissions, and filing.
- Monitor and update pupil attendance records, generating attendance reports and following up on absences.
- Coordinate meetings and school events, maintaining school calendars and schedules.
- Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, handling email correspondence, and greeting visitors.
- Work closely with teaching staff and the leadership team to ensure the smooth operation of the school, particularly in relation to reporting on exclusions.
- Assist in school events such as parents' evenings and open days.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a secondary school setting is essential.
- Proficient in using SIMS (School Information Management System).
- Experience in preparing reports related to student exclusions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in managing records and data.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable:
- Experience managing school attendance and admissions procedures.
- Knowledge of school safeguarding policies.
If you are an experienced administrator with SIMS expertise, a background in secondary schools, and experience in preparing exclusion reports, we would love to hear from you. Please send over your cv to Millie Wright