School Admin

Confidential; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a diligent School Administrator to join a Bolton secondary school. The role supports the school office, coordinates communications, and helps maintain pupil records to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will need strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with DBS checks and safeguarding awareness part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or educational setting is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to teaching staff and senior leadership.
• Manage telephone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Maintain pupil records and update school databases.
• Support attendance administration and prepare school documents.
• Liaise with parents, pupils, staff and external professionals.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Support reception and day-to-day running of the school office.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional approach

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Secondary School Administrator - Bolton

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, ongoing supply

Are you an organised administrator looking for your next opportunity in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator to join a secondary school in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a professional approach to supporting a busy school office.

The role

Working as part of the school office team, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing general administrative support to teaching staff and senior leadership.
• Managing telephone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Supporting attendance administration and preparing school documents.
• Liaising with parents, pupils, staff and external professionals.
• Handling confidential information appropriately.
• Supporting reception and the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

The ideal candidate

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A friendly, professional and reliable approach.
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Candidates with transferable administrative experience outside education are also encouraged to apply.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting schools and candidates across Greater Manchester and the UK. When you work with us, you can expect:

• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support.
• Access to opportunities across local schools.
• Guidance throughout registration and compliance.
• Ongoing support during your placement.

All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.