Administrator

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chorley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Supportive environment

CPD Academy training

Education role variety

Make a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a capable School Administrator to support the daily operations of a busy secondary school front office in Chorley. You will handle calls, emails, pupil records, and communications with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

This full-time role offers weekly PAYE pay, a supportive team, and access to CPD Academy training. Start date ASAP. The ideal candidate will have school admin experience, strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and school databases), excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Professional, friendly, and confidential approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and external agencies.
• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school management systems.
• Supporting attendance, admissions, and safeguarding administration.
• Producing letters, reports, and other school communications.
• Organising meetings, appointments, and school events.
• Assisting with data entry, filing, and record keeping.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and general office administration.
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.

Skills

Administration

Communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

School databases

Job description

Secondary School Administrator

Location: Chorley

Start Date: ASAP

Rate of Pay: From £14.25 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Are you an organised, professional, and approachable administrator looking to join a thriving secondary school?

We are seeking a dedicated School Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy secondary school office. This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a supportive team and play a key role in ensuring staff, students, parents, and visitors receive an excellent level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and external agencies.


• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.


• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school management systems.


• Supporting attendance, admissions, and safeguarding administration.


• Producing letters, reports, and other school communications.


• Organising meetings, appointments, and school events.


• Assisting with data entry, filing, and record keeping.


• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and general office administration.


• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous administration experience, preferably within a school setting


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• The ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure


• A professional, friendly, and confidential approach


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

What We Offer

• Weekly pay via PAYE


• Access to a dedicated recruitment consultant


• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment


• Opportunities for professional development and training via our CPD Academy


• A varied and rewarding role within education


• The chance to make a real difference to students and staff every day

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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