A dynamic and nurturing independent Montessori school located in the heart of Islington is seeking a motivated and experienced School Administrator to play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth operation. The school is home to over 50 children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old, open term-time only. 

This is the second most senior role after the Principal, so it is essential to have an extensive proven track record in a similar capacity. You will provide administrative support, primarily to management but also to the teaching team. 

What you’ll be doing as School Administrator:
Your main duties of the role will vary from term to term to reflect the busy and changing nature of the school. The overall remit, however, will be to provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day to day running of the school. 

Key responsibilities:

- Answer and redirect phone calls and emails
- Book visits and meetings and schedule events
- Order office stationery and supplies
- Order groceries and lunch on a weekly basis
- Manage and update school class lists
- Manage and update allergy lists for staff and children
- Manage and update contact lists for staff and children
- Manage and update lists for extra classes (Ballet, French, Yoga and Computers)
- Manage and update invoicing parents for school fees.
- Manage and update the Nursery Education Grant.
- Liaise with extra class teachers.
- Submit expense reports to accountant monthly
- Manage petty cash, cheque payments and card payments
- Handle queries from managers, teaching staff and parents
- Update policies and procedures and ensure compliance with them
- Book training
- Maintain a filing system for data on customers and external partners
- Prepare regular reports and presentations
- Organize, store and print company documents as needed
- Carrying out any other reasonable requests in line with the broad responsibilities of the role.

We’re looking for a School Administrator with:

- Extensive experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills and a friendly demeanour
- Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail
- Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficiency in Xero, and Famly would be desirable
- A willingness to learn and take on new tasks
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Prior experience in an administrative role/ school is advantageous but not essential
- An active DBS certificate is preferred

You will be working Monday-Thursday, 08:00-17:00 and Friday, 08:00-14:00. 

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