Flexible School Administrator (Supply) – Daily & Short-Term Roles

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in the South East is seeking experienced School Administrators to support schools across Medway with flexible daily, short-term, and longer-term administration needs.

You will manage reception, handle calls and emails, maintain records, support MIS and admissions, and assist with general office duties across multiple schools. DBS Update Service is required or candidates must obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or education setting.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments and systems.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Confident to work independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors to the school.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Dealing professionally with parents, pupils and staff.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and school records.
• Processing attendance information and following up on absences.
• Updating the school's MIS.
• Supporting admissions and new pupil registrations.
• Preparing letters, documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with general school administration and office duties.
• Supporting the wider school office team during busy periods.
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Academics Ltd in the South East is seeking experienced School Administrators to support schools across Medway with flexible daily, short-term, and longer-term administration needs.

You will manage reception, handle calls and emails, maintain records, support MIS and admissions, and assist with general office duties across multiple schools. DBS Update Service is required or candidates must obtain one.