Job Description
Job Title: School Administrator
Location: Greater Manchester
Contract Type: FTC
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm
Salary: 13- 14.50 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
We are recruiting on behalf of a client, a welcoming and well-regarded school in Greater Manchester, who are looking to appoint a School Administrator to support the day-to-day running of their busy school office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator (or someone with strong transferable office skills) who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and can communicate professionally with pupils, parents/carers, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents/carers and pupils
Managing general enquiries, messages and correspondence, ensuring queries are directed and resolved efficiently
Supporting attendance administration, including recording absences and liaising with parents/carers where required
Maintaining accurate pupil/staff records and updating school systems and databases
Preparing letters, emails and other school communications as needed
Providing administrative support to the wider team (photocopying, filing, diaries, meeting support, event coordination)
Supporting ordering/invoicing and basic finance administration in line with school procedures (where applicable)
Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times
Supporting safeguarding-related administration in line with school policies
Essential Requirements:
Previous experience in an administrative role (school experience beneficial but not essential)
Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
High attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
A professional, calm and flexible approach, with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable:
Experience working within a school or education setting
Familiarity with a school MIS such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, ScholarPack (or similar)
Experience supporting attendance, admissions or school finance processes
Understanding of safeguarding processes in an educational environment
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV or call Jess on (phone number removed)
Key words: administration, admin, reception, school reception, school administrator
Location: Greater Manchester
Contract Type: FTC
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm
Salary: 13- 14.50 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
We are recruiting on behalf of a client, a welcoming and well-regarded school in Greater Manchester, who are looking to appoint a School Administrator to support the day-to-day running of their busy school office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator (or someone with strong transferable office skills) who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and can communicate professionally with pupils, parents/carers, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents/carers and pupils
Managing general enquiries, messages and correspondence, ensuring queries are directed and resolved efficiently
Supporting attendance administration, including recording absences and liaising with parents/carers where required
Maintaining accurate pupil/staff records and updating school systems and databases
Preparing letters, emails and other school communications as needed
Providing administrative support to the wider team (photocopying, filing, diaries, meeting support, event coordination)
Supporting ordering/invoicing and basic finance administration in line with school procedures (where applicable)
Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times
Supporting safeguarding-related administration in line with school policies
Essential Requirements:
Previous experience in an administrative role (school experience beneficial but not essential)
Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
High attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
A professional, calm and flexible approach, with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable:
Experience working within a school or education setting
Familiarity with a school MIS such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, ScholarPack (or similar)
Experience supporting attendance, admissions or school finance processes
Understanding of safeguarding processes in an educational environment
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV or call Jess on (phone number removed)
Key words: administration, admin, reception, school reception, school administrator
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