Office Admin

AMA Admin; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Fast-track compliance

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses before placement

Educator Wellbeing resources

Community hub access

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Office Administrator to join schools in and around Wakefield on a supply basis starting in September. The role involves general admin and reception duties, handling calls and emails, and maintaining records.

Experience in administration or a school setting is helpful. You will work within a supportive environment, following safeguarding policies and ensuring professional first points of contact for staff, parents, and pupils.

Qualifications

• Previous administration/reception experience is desirable.
• Experience in a school or educational setting is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and computer-based systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in changing environments.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and safeguarding protocols.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one; Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and reception support to the school office.
• Answer telephone calls and emails, directing to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain accurate school records, databases and filing systems.
• Support attendance, pupil records and general school administration.
• Welcome visitors, parents, pupils and staff as first point of contact.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies at all times.

Skills

Administration experience

Reception experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Right to Work in the UK

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

Computer-based systems

Job description

Office Administrator - Supply

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for Office Administrators to join schools and educational settings in and around Wakefield, on a long or short-term supply basis starting in September.

This role is on a supply basis and could either be Day-2-Day work or a Longer-Term position, depending on your preference.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced administrators or individuals looking to gain experience within a school environment. You'll be joining supportive and inclusive schools where organisation, communication and professionalism are highly valued.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide general administrative and reception support to the school office.
• Answer telephone calls and emails, dealing with enquiries professionally and directing them to the appropriate member of staff.
• Maintain accurate school records, databases and filing systems.
• Support with attendance, pupil records and general school administration where required.
• Welcome visitors, parents, pupils and staff, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact.
• Assist the wider school team with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school office.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies at all times.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience in an administration, reception or office-based role is desirable.
• Experience working within a school or educational setting is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, email and computer-based systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting quickly to different school environments.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding when handling sensitive information.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) and the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
  • Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
  • Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
  • Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
  • Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
  • 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
  • FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
  • FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
  • School Preparati