Dynamic School Admin & Office Operations Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham school is looking for a School Administrator to ensure the smooth running of the school office. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents, and senior leaders, helping daily operations run efficiently and professionally.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality. This is a full-time, permanent position in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a school setting preferred.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable, and personable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.
• Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries.
• Maintain student records on the school MIS (Arbor/SIMS).
• Support attendance processes and safeguarding documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and SLT diaries.
• Produce reports, letters, and communications for senior leaders.
• Assist with admissions paperwork and transition documentation.
• Support school events, open evenings, and parents' evenings.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor/SIMS

Job description

A Birmingham school is looking for a School Administrator to ensure the smooth running of the school office. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents, and senior leaders, helping daily operations run efficiently and professionally.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality. This is a full-time, permanent position in a school environment.