Administrator

TeacherActive; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking an experienced Administrator for a temporary role in a secondary school in Cardiff. Your primary duties include providing essential administrative support, managing enquiries from parents and students, and ensuring smooth office operations. The ideal candidate is organized, diligent, and possesses excellent communication skills. An understanding of administrative software, particularly SIMS, is advantageous. This role offers competitive pay and ongoing support from a dedicated team of consultants.

Benefits

Dedicated team assistance

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD courses

Referral scheme bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain professionalism.
• Strong IT skills to handle administrative software and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth office operations with essential administrative support.
• Respond promptly to enquiries from parents and students.
• Manage queries and complaints professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £13.69 - 16.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Administrator seeking a rewarding new opportunity?

Are you highly organised, diligent, and ready to manage administrative tasks within a busy school environment?

Do you maintain a professional demeanour in a fast-paced setting?

TeacherActive is proud to partner with a welcoming Secondary School in Cardiff. This school continually assesses its performance, celebrating strengths and achievements while rewarding its pupils. They take pride in offering a broad, balanced, and comprehensive education, with standards reflecting the dedication of both staff and students.

About the Role

The successful School Administrator will ensure smooth office operations and provide essential administrative support. As the first point of contact for visitors, pupils, and parents—whether in person, online, or by telephone—you will play a vital role in maintaining the school’s positive and professional image. While experience with SIMS is advantageous Mwan not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive and efficient administrative service
• Respond promptly and courteously to enquiries from parents, students, and the general public, both face-to-face and by telephone
• Collaborate effectively with the Senior Leadership Team, fulfilling their requests as required
• Manage queries and complaints professionally and in line with school procedures
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently, calmly, and with attention to detail
• Organise and support a variety of educational and social activities
• Meet deadlines with excellent organisational, administrative, and IT skills

What We Offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support a smooth onboarding process
• Guaranteed payment schemes (terms and conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive, market-leading pay rates
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (terms and conditions apply)

Our staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring the correct deduction of tax and National Insurance contributions, with no administrative charges deducted from your earnings.

If you are interested in this Administrator role, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact Danni to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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