Dynamic School Office Administrator

Marchant Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a high-performing secondary school in Chelmsford. The role supports the day-to-day running of the school office, maintains pupil records, updates databases, and assists with attendance and admissions administration.

You will answer enquiries, welcome parents and visitors, prepare letters, organise meetings, and support staff with various admin tasks while ensuring deadlines are met. Enhanced DBS preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a secondary school administration environment is essential.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar systems.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records.
• Updating school databases and management systems.
• Supporting attendance and admissions administration.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.
• Welcoming parents, visitors and external professionals.
• Preparing letters and school correspondence.
• Organising meetings and appointments.
• Supporting staff with administrative tasks.
• Assisting with school events and activities.
• Ensuring deadlines and administrative procedures are followed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a high-performing secondary school in Chelmsford. The role supports the day-to-day running of the school office, maintains pupil records, updates databases, and assists with attendance and admissions administration.

You will answer enquiries, welcome parents and visitors, prepare letters, organise meetings, and support staff with various admin tasks while ensuring deadlines are met. Enhanced DBS preferred.