Reading: School Administrator – School Office Opportunity | Asap Start

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join a busy secondary school's office team in Reading. The role supports day-to-day administration, maintains records and provides professional service to staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

Key duties include MIS/database management, data entry, preparing letters and reports, and handling reception duties. Experience with Arbor or SEND settings is advantageous; immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Experience using a school MIS/database.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
• Experience of Arbor, attendance administration, admissions or working within a specialist/SEND setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support across the school.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and documentation.
• Update the school's MIS/database.
• Prepare letters, reports and correspondence.
• Maintain filing systems and administrative records.
• Support meetings, appointments and school events.
• Assist staff with day-to-day administrative requirements.
• Reception duties and first point of contact for visitors and parents.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries.
• Manage incoming correspondence and emails.
• Provide reception cover as required.
• Liaise with staff, pupils and external professionals.
• Data entry and checks; maintain Excel trackers.
• Ensure documentation is complete and up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Working independently

Initiative

Under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Data protection understanding

Tools

Arbor

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASAP Start | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:30pm | Temporary

We are seeking an experienced School Administrator to join the office team of a busy secondary school in Reading.

The role requires someone who can work accurately and efficiently while managing a varied workload. You will support the school's day-to-day administration, maintain records and provide a professional service to staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

School Administration

Provide general administrative support across the school.

Maintain accurate pupil records and documentation.

Update the school's MIS/database.

Prepare letters, reports and correspondence.

Maintain filing systems and administrative records.

Support meetings, appointments and school events.

Assist staff with day-to-day administrative requirements.

Reception & Communication

Act as a professional first point of contact for visitors and parents.

Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries.

Manage incoming correspondence and emails.

Provide reception cover as required.

Liaise with staff, pupils and external professionals.

Data & Records

Complete accurate data entry and checks.

Maintain Excel spreadsheets and trackers.

Assist with reports and information requests.

Ensure documentation is complete and up to date.

Handle sensitive information in accordance with school procedures.

The successful candidate must have:

Experience using a school MIS/database.

Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Ability to prioritise competing demands.

Confidence working independently and using initiative.

Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

Experience of Arbor, attendance administration, admissions or working within a specialist/SEND setting would be advantageous.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Reading: School Administrator – School Office Opportunity | ASAP Start Reading, England, United Kingdom