Administrator

Monarch Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider is seeking a Full-Time School Administrator to support a primary school in Birmingham. This term-time only role is essential for ensuring smooth office operations, managing records, and assisting staff and parents. Candidates must have prior school admin experience, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in using school management systems. The role offers opportunities for professional development and support within an impactful educational environment.

Benefits

Crown Commercial Service Approval

CPD portfolio enhancement through Affinity Academy

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus

Online portal for pay management

Qualifications

• Proven experience using school management systems is essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage student records, attendance, and admissions.
• Answer phone calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries.
• Support staff with administrative tasks and paperwork.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

School management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor)

Job description

Job Description

Are you an organised and proactive individual with experience in school administration? It is essential that applicants have previous school admin experience; applications without this will not be considered.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time School Administrator to support our partner primary school in Small Heath. This is a term-time only position, offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a welcoming and dynamic school environment.

About the Role:

>As a School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. You will provide vital administrative support to staff, pupils, and parents, helping to create an efficient and welcoming school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing student records, attendance, and admissions
• Answering phone calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries
• Supporting staff with administrative tasks and paperwork
• Handling communication with parents and external agencies
• Assisting with school events and meetings
• Managing supplies and stock levels
• Using school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or similar platforms) to update records and produce reports
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience using school management systems
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Previous experience in a school administrative role is essential and highly desirable

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.