Organised School Administrator – Secondary (Exeter)

Marchant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a highly organised School Administrator for a busy secondary school in Exeter. You will provide efficient day-to-day administrative support to the school, welcoming students, parents and visitors, maintaining accurate records, handling enquiries professionally and supporting safeguarding procedures.

The role is full-time and permanent, requiring excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to multitask and prioritise competing workloads, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, college or busy office environment preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support to the school.
• Act as one of the first points of contact for parents, visitors and other members of the school community.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Deal with general email correspondence and ensure messages are passed to the appropriate member of staff.
• Welcome visitors to the school and follow signing-in and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate administrative records and ensure information is kept up to date.
• Assist with admissions and student information where required.
• Update internal systems and databases accurately.
• Help maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Follow school policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases & spreadsheets

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a highly organised School Administrator for a busy secondary school in Exeter. You will provide efficient day-to-day administrative support to the school, welcoming students, parents and visitors, maintaining accurate records, handling enquiries professionally and supporting safeguarding procedures.

The role is full-time and permanent, requiring excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to multitask and prioritise competing workloads, and a