Primary School Office Administrator – Calm, Efficient & Welcoming

Flourish Education; Cannock; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate (£120/day)

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training (Level 1, FGM, D

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting an experienced School Administrator to join the office team at a three-form-entry primary school in Cannock. The role requires a well-organised and proactive administrator to support day-to-day school office operations.

You will manage calls and emails, maintain pupil records, assist with website and text messaging communications, and provide a warm, professional service to parents, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Administrator or Receptionist in a school setting.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of school administrative systems and policies/procedures.
• Experience using Arbor or SIMS desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; ability to manage varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors with a friendly, professional welcome.
• Manage telephone calls, emails, post and general enquiries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and ensure GDPR-compliant handling of information.
• Prepare letters, reports and other school correspondence.
• Support pupil attendance recording, monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with organisation of school events and educational visits.
• Update and maintain the school website and manage the text messaging service.
• Carry out general office duties: filing, photocopying, and stationery management.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting an experienced School Administrator to join the office team at a three-form-entry primary school in Cannock. The role requires a well-organised and proactive administrator to support day-to-day school office operations.

You will manage calls and emails, maintain pupil records, assist with website and text messaging communications, and provide a warm, professional service to parents, staff and visitors.