School Admin

GSL Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a proactive School Administrator for immediate placement in Gateshead. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support, manage front desk activities, and ensure smooth school operations. Ideal candidates have previous experience in similar roles and strong IT skills.

Benefits

Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support

Opportunity to work in various school settings

Promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Administrator or in a similar administrative role.
• Proficient in school management software such as SIMS.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk duties and ensure efficient operation of the school office.
• Handle pupil data and attendance records using school management systems.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the senior leadership team.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

IT Skills

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Office

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Job Title: School Admin
Location: Gateshead
Pay rate: £90 - £130 per day [Depending on experience]
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-term

Are you an experienced school administrator or office professional looking to work in a rewarding educational environment?

GSL Education are currently recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented School Administrator for immediate placements in Gateshead. This role offers the chance to contribute to the smooth running of a vibrant school office.

As a School Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff, ensuring all administrative functions operate efficiently. You will play a vital role in supporting the senior leadership team and keeping school operations running seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing front desk duties, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to emails.
• Handling pupil data, attendance records, and admissions using school management systems (e.g., SIMS).
• Supporting staff with general administration tasks, including photocopying, filing, and managing correspondence.
• Assisting in safeguarding processes, including managing visitor logs and ensuring school security protocols are upheld.
• Managing school diaries, booking meetings, and organising events.
• Processing invoices and monitoring school finances, where required.

Job Requirements of the School Admin:

• Previous experience as a School Administrator or in a similar administrative role within an educational setting.
• Proficiency in school management software such as SIMS (School Information Management System) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, time management, and IT skills.
• A professional, calm, and friendly manner when working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a busy office team.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Access competitive financial remuneration, with daily rates ranging from £90 to £130, depending on your qualifications and expertise.
• Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to work in a variety of school settings.
• A company committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘School Admin’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Gateshead!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

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