- Schedule appointments and produce itineraries and reports for the supervisors to optimize use of their time
- Monitor and maintain records of student attendance on a daily basis; prepare monthly attendance report and report trends and/or concerns to the relevant administrator
- Oversee the administrative aspects of greeting, coordinating and paying substitutes to assist in ensuring that appropriate teaching cover is available when required
- Overseeing certain student-travel opportunities in the middle school, which includes processing field trip requests, trip packs, organizing risk assessments, and collecting medical consent forms
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date archive of student files to ensure that the appropriate information is available whenever it is required; prepare packages of student transcripts and reports for applications to other schools
- Collect, collate and distribute report card data to merge this with attendance and other data and provide a full progress record for each student; compile and maintain daily records of attendance and timeliness of students in order to provide accurate information to faculty and parents, and to enable the monitoring and reporting of trends in behavior
- Liaise with other school departments to ensure that all non-academic support for students is coordinated to run smoothly
- Where required, supervise/monitor students during recess, lunch or after school hours to ensure their safety and wellbeing
- Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and/or leadership of co-curricular activities
- Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the supervisors, Recent and extensive experience in a general administrative or managerial role
- Proficiency with a number of computer applications (Google suite, MS Office, etc.), including high level of competence with spreadsheets, strong proofreading, spelling and editing skills
- Tact, diplomacy and a friendly manner with the ability to interact with a diverse student, parent, faculty and staff body with ease
- Demonstrably strong organizational abilities, along with excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
- Outstanding collaborative skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
- A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children, Experience in an administrative role in a school
- Experience working in a school or other educational setting
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Middle School Administrative Assistant & Attendance Officer employer: THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON
The American School in London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its staff, offering a collaborative work environment where educators can thrive. With a strong commitment to safeguarding children and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, employees are encouraged to engage in ongoing professional development and participate actively in school life. Located in a vibrant city, this role as a Lower School Assistant Teacher provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on young learners while being part of a supportive community.
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