Dynamic School Administrator – Coventry Secondary

Marchant Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator for a well-established secondary school in Coventry. The role involves broad administrative support across the school, working with senior leaders, teachers, parents and external contacts.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient day-to-day administrative support to the school.
• Acting as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries appropriately.
• Responding to emails and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Welcoming visitors and following appropriate visitor and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintaining accurate student and administrative records.
• Updating school databases and information systems.
• Preparing letters, documents, reports and other correspondence.
• Supporting senior leaders and members of staff with administrative tasks.
• Organising meetings, appointments and relevant documentation.
• Supporting the administration of school events and activities.
• Assisting with student admissions and maintaining associated records.
• Supporting attendance administration where required.
• Liaising with parents and carers in a professional and helpful manner.
• Recording information accurately and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
• Handling confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
• Preparing information and documents for meetings.
• Monitoring incoming correspondence and directing information to the appropriate staff.
• Liaising with external organisations and professionals when required.
• Supporting the wider administration team during busy periods.
• Assisting with general office organisation and ensuring procedures are followed consistently.
• Identifying administrative issues and raising them with the appropriate member of staff.
• Providing a high standard of customer service to students, parents and visitors.
• Supporting the school with general administrative requirements as they arise.
• Following school policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Prioritisation

Data protection

Confidentiality

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator for a well-established secondary school in Coventry. The role involves broad administrative support across the school, working with senior leaders, teachers, parents and external contacts.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality at all times.