Office Administrator
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £15,564 - £17,127pa (Actual salary) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1508233 |
Summary
Thank you for the interest you have shown in working at Five Acres High School.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator - Reception to join us and become an integral member of the support team. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable.
Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities:
• Follow school security procedures regarding access and entry to the premises.
• To provide general administrative assistance including texting/emailing parents, creating letters, printing and scanning.
• To undertake routine clerical tasks to support the administrative processes carried out in the school.
• To order and maintain stock supplies including paper and ink toners. Be the main point of contact for copier service engineers, including reporting copier faults.
• To assist in the use of our school communication system for educational visits, catering, extra-curricular activities and parental financial contributions.
• Handle difficult situations and issues with sensitivity and calm, ensuring you are always aware of the safeguarding of pupils, data protection issues and the need for strict confidentiality at all times. Reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Ensure all appropriate information and communications are disseminated to appropriate staff
You will need:
• At least 5 grade 4 and above GCSEs (equivalent to Grade C) to include Maths and
• Evidence of professional development in a relevant discipline
• Previous administrative experience demonstrating strong organisational skills
• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
• An excellent communicator with students, staff and parents/visitors - sensitive, compassionate and effective
• Excellent customer service skills including written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills, including attention to detail
• Excellent working ICT knowledge including Google and Microsoft office
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Display a conscientious and logical approach to a variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school and demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
• Able to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people - students, colleagues and parents
• A high level of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• A willingness to become involved in all aspects of school life
• Committed to the safeguarding of children
What’s in it for you:
● Professional development and career progression
● Generous pension scheme
● An Employee Assistance Programme
● Gym Discounts
● Free eye tests
● Cycle to work scheme
● Green car scheme
● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 5 October 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator - Reception to join us and become an integral member of the support team. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable.
Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities:
• Follow school security procedures regarding access and entry to the premises.
• To provide general administrative assistance including texting/emailing parents, creating letters, printing and scanning.
• To undertake routine clerical tasks to support the administrative processes carried out in the school.
• To order and maintain stock supplies including paper and ink toners. Be the main point of contact for copier service engineers, including reporting copier faults.
• To assist in the use of our school communication system for educational visits, catering, extra-curricular activities and parental financial contributions.
• Handle difficult situations and issues with sensitivity and calm, ensuring you are always aware of the safeguarding of pupils, data protection issues and the need for strict confidentiality at all times. Reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Ensure all appropriate information and communications are disseminated to appropriate staff
You will need:
• At least 5 grade 4 and above GCSEs (equivalent to Grade C) to include Maths and
• Evidence of professional development in a relevant discipline
• Previous administrative experience demonstrating strong organisational skills
• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
• An excellent communicator with students, staff and parents/visitors - sensitive, compassionate and effective
• Excellent customer service skills including written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills, including attention to detail
• Excellent working ICT knowledge including Google and Microsoft office
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Display a conscientious and logical approach to a variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school and demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
• Able to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people - students, colleagues and parents
• A high level of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• A willingness to become involved in all aspects of school life
• Committed to the safeguarding of children
What’s in it for you:
● Professional development and career progression
● Generous pension scheme
● An Employee Assistance Programme
● Gym Discounts
● Free eye tests
● Cycle to work scheme
● Green car scheme
● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 5 October 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.