Administrative Assistant – Manchester | Sims & Arbor Experience Essential

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised Administrative Assistant for a school in Manchester. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (35 hours per week) with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Start ASAP with a permanent, full-time contract and an annual salary of £27,000–£30,000.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day school office operations, maintain pupil records, and use SIMS and Arbor to manage data. Strong IT skills and excellent organisational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Update pupil records and maintain accurate school information.
• Use SIMS and Arbor to manage and retrieve data.
• Support attendance administration and respond to routine queries.
• Handle emails, telephone calls and general office enquiries.
• Prepare documents, maintain records and complete data entry.
• Provide administrative support to staff and the wider school team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break; 35 hours per week)
Salary: £27,000–£30,000 per annum

We are looking for an organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join a school in Manchester, providing day-to-day support across the school office.

The successful candidate will have previous school administration experience and be confident using both SIMS and Arbor. This is an important requirement, as the role involves maintaining accurate pupil records and supporting the smooth running of school administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Updating pupil records and maintaining accurate school information.
• Using SIMS and Arbor to manage and retrieve data.
• Supporting attendance administration and responding to routine queries.
• Handling emails, telephone calls and general office enquiries.
• Preparing documents, maintaining records and completing data entry.
• Providing administrative support to staff and the wider school team.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in school administration.
• Experience using both SIMS and Arbor – essential.
• Strong IT skills and good attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A friendly, professional and flexible approach.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy school office.