Experienced Primary School Administrator

TeacherActive; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Warrington for an Experienced School Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual with previous school administration experience who can hit the ground running.

You will manage the busy school reception, maintain pupil records using SIMS or Arbor, monitor attendance, handle admissions, and communicate with parents using school systems and payment apps.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school office.
• Proven experience using SIMS or Arbor.
• Experience managing school attendance records.
• Confidence using parent communication and payment systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy school team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the busy school reception and provide a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using SIMS or Arbor.
• Monitor and record daily attendance, following up on absences in line with school procedures.
• Process admissions, leavers, and pupil data accurately.
• Manage communication with parents via school systems and parent messaging apps.
• Use parent payment systems to administer trips, clubs, and school meal payments.
• Support the wider school team with general administrative duties.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Primary school office experience

SIMS/Arbor experience

Attendance management

Parent communication systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Experienced Primary School Administrator

Location: Warrington

Salary: £14.25-£15.50

TeacherActive is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school for an Experienced School Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual with previous school administration experience who can hit the ground running.

The Role

• Manage the busy school reception and provide a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using SIMS or Arbor.
• Monitor and record daily attendance, following up on absences in line with school procedures.
• Process admissions, leavers, and pupil data accurately.
• Manage communication with parents via school systems and parent messaging apps.
• Use parent payment systems to administer trips, clubs, and school meal payments.
• Support the wider school team with general administrative duties.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working in a primary school office.
• Proven experience using SIMS or Arbor.
• Experience managing school attendance records.
• Confidence using parent communication and payment systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a busy school team.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.