School Administration Assistant


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Indie School, Logan is looking for a full-time School Administrative Support and Receptionist.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lay in Adult Education philosophies. Indie Schools Logan have the core pillars: Wellbeing, Agency and Learning.

Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment that uses individual plans, tailored to each student’s own education / life circumstances. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Position Description

The successful candidate will support staff and students in a secondary setting across all daily activities. Experience in a similar role dealing with students or education is essential

The role the successful candidate will complete are reception and administrative tasks, as directed by the Head of School., supporting the wellbeing of our students.

The responsibilities for this role include:

Manage Reception and all enquires to the School
Receive visitors to the school
Support School staff with student issues and concerns
Process student enrolment paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Manage student database ensuring accuracy and currency of student / family contact information
Draft and distribute meeting minutes and other internal communication, as directed by Head of School
Draft and distribute external communication to families, as directed by Head of School
Manage bookings and catering for excursions and school functions
Manage orders of stationery and equipment, as directed by Head of School
Assisting with excursions and the supervision of students
Prioritising and completing a range of administrative tasks, as required by the Head of School
Communicating professionally with members of our community
Maintaining professional confidentiality
Supporting the philosophy and ethos of the School (the ‘Indie Way’)
Use of the Microsoft Office suite and other online programs, platforms and databases
Completing other duties as determined by the Head of School

Essential Requirements

Experience working with young people
Experience in a reception/administration role
High level of customer service
A Self-directed individual
Currently hold, or willing to obtain, a current National Police check and a Working with Children Check (Qld)
Strong literacy and communication skills
Ability to prioritise competing demands
Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively (in a small team), and resiliently

Desired Requirements

Experience working with students who are, or have been, disengaged from mainstream education, or are at-risk of disengagement
An understanding of trauma informed education, or a willingness to gain this knowledge
An understanding of the relevant regulations and legislation that applies to schools and children

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide: