Leicester School Office Administrator – 6-Month Contract

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Leicester is seeking a School Administrator to support the day-to-day operation of a school. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils and visitors, delivering professional, confidential administrative support and reception services.

The role requires strong organisation, clear communication and experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, plus school MIS systems. Immediate start on a fixed-term 6‑month contract, £14/hour, on-site in Leicester.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, reception or a customer-facing office role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a professional telephone manner.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic record systems.
• Accurate data entry with good attention to detail and safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Reception and enquiries: welcome visitors and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Visitor procedures and site access: monitor signing-in and escalate concerns.
• Pupil records: maintain accurate information using the MIS.
• Attendance administration: record attendance and follow up unexplained absences.
• Parent communication: prepare letters and messages and send reminders.
• General office tasks: data entry, filing, scanning and document prep.
• Admissions and transitions: assist with paperwork and transfers.
• Meetings and events: coordinate appointments and take notes.
• Finance administration: assist with PO, invoices and stationery orders.
• Support for staff: back office assistance to managers and leadership.
• Safeguarding: handle sensitive information and report concerns.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Confidential in Leicester is seeking a School Administrator to support the day-to-day operation of a school. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils and visitors, delivering professional, confidential administrative support and reception services.

The role requires strong organisation, clear communication and experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, plus school MIS systems. Immediate start on a fixed-term 6‑month contract, £14/hour, on-site in Leicester.