Senior Administrative Officer Full Time NEW

As Senior Administrative Officer you will be responsible for organising and delivering effective whole-school administration and management information systems. You will be part of a visible friendly team in the office working with pupils, parents and contractors and work closely with the Headteacher, office colleagues, site team and external partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading whole-school administration, parent communications and reception duties (face-to-face, phone and email)
• Completing statutory returns such as the termly census and supporting audits requested by BDES/BCC
• Overseeing financial administration: handling cash, cheques, raising orders and supporting school fundraising banking processes
• Managing ordering, stock control (stationery) and ensuring cost-effective procurement
• Maintaining and overseeing data and staff records in line with GDPR, supporting GDPR training and liaising with the GDPR officer
• Overseeing the Single Central Record (SCR), understanding safer recruitment requirements and supporting DBS processes
• Supporting staff CPD administration, liaising with Headteacher to plan and communicate training
• Liaising with HR/ER, conducting return-to-work interviews and managing contractor relationships
• Supporting safeguarding by contributing to a culture that promotes the welfare and safety of pupils

The Successful candidate will:

• Have experience in office administration, ideally with school experience and familiarity with FMS, SIMS, ParentPay, Myconcern and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in financial administration and confident handling school funds, invoices and orders
• Accurate and trustworthy, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality
• Comfortable working independently, prioritising workload and using initiative when unexpected situations arise
• Knowledgeable about GDPR principles and committed to maintaining accurate records
• Committed to safeguarding pupils and able to support statutory duties in this area
• Able to build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external partners
• Minimum qualifications: GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths grade A–C (or equivalent).

What we can offer the successful candidate:

• A friendly, supportive staff team and a welcoming Catholic community The opportunity to play a central role in school life and make a lasting impact on pupils’ experience Ongoing training and development opportunities relevant to the role, including safeguarding and GDPR updates A chance to contribute to school improvement and work closely with senior leaders

To apply or for further information please contact: Mrs J Logue, Headteacher — enquiry@stmgtmry.bham.sch.uk