Primary School Admin. Job in Burton-on-trent Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Burton-on-Trent is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join their office team. This role involves managing the school's reception, maintaining pupil records, and supporting school operations using various MIS systems. The ideal candidate should have proven administrative experience in a UK primary school, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time contract with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's main reception as the first point of contact.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and attendance data.
• Support admissions, leavers, and pupil transition processes.
• Handle finance-related tasks like purchase orders and invoices.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Using CPOMS or similar safeguarding software

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

ScholarPack

Bromcom

CPOMS

ParentMail

Job description

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 (SIMS, Arbor, ScholarPack, 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.