Primary School Admin

Empowering Learning; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruiting agency is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join a primary school office team in Burton-on-Trent. The role requires managing reception duties, maintaining pupil records, and supporting admissions. Candidates should have proven experience in a UK primary school office and be proficient with school MIS systems like SIMS and Bromcom. A professional attitude and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Training provided for finance tasks

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a UK primary school office.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one UK school MIS system.
• Confident using safeguarding software like CPOMS.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school's main reception and acting as the first point of contact.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and attendance data.
• Handling finance-related tasks such as invoices and petty cash.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS

Bromcom

CPOMS

Job description

Recruiter Empowering Learning Location Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Salary £90 - £110 Per Day Posted 27 Nov 2025 01:11 Closes 25 Dec 2025 23:59 Reference 3034942025 Sector Academy – Primary Job Level Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant Specialism Education Studies / Teacher Training Contract Type Temporary Hours Full Time

Location: Burton-on-Trent
Contract: Full-time / Term-time only (plus inset days)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced School Administrator to join our friendly and supportive primary school office team in Burton-on-Trent. This is a key role requiring excellent organisation, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous UK primary school administrative experience and be fully confident using school MIS systems, with strong knowledge of daily school operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school's main reception and acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, attendance data, and safeguarding logs
• Using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, ScholarPack, Bromcom, CPOMS, ParentMail (or similar)
• Supporting admissions, leavers, and pupil transition processes
• Producing reports, letters, and documentation as required
• Managing emails, calls, postal duties, and general office administration
• Handling finance-related tasks such as purchase orders, invoices, and petty cash (training can be provided)
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR, safeguarding procedures, and school policies
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working in a UK primary school office
• Strong working knowledge of at least one UK school MIS system (, Bromcom etc.)
• Confident using CPOMS or other safeguarding software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, professional, and friendly attitude

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting school finance processes
• Knowledge of local authority procedures
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to train)

How to Apply

If you are a proactive, organised individual with the experience and enthusiasm to support a busy primary school office, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.