School Admin Assistant

Trust Education Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Education Limited is seeking an organised Office Administrator for a welcoming Primary School. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, handling a range of administrative duties in a busy school office.

Responsibilities include managing attendance and pupil data, preparing letters and reports, ordering stationery, and supporting the Senior Leadership Team. Proficiency with MIS systems such as SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom or ScholarPack is desired, along with a

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with school management systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom/ScholarPack) or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, parents and pupils to the school.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and emails.
• Managing attendance records and pupil information.
• Maintaining accurate school records and filing systems.
• Supporting admissions and pupil data.
• Preparing letters, reports and general correspondence.
• Ordering stationery and office supplies.
• Processing invoices and general finance administration.
• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

ScholarPack

Job description

Are you an organised, friendly, and professional administrator looking for your next opportunity within a Primary School?

Trust Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Primary School seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join their busy school office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing excellent administrative support.

The Role

As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. You'll be responsible for a range of administrative duties while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities include -

• Welcoming visitors, parents, and pupils to the school


• Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to emails


• Managing attendance records and pupil information


• Maintaining accurate school records and filing systems


• Supporting with admissions and pupil data


• Preparing letters, reports, and general correspondence


• Ordering stationery and office supplies


• Processing invoices and handling general finance administration where required


• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks


• Using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or ScholarPack (desirable)


• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school environment


• Has excellent communication and customer service skills


• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail


• Can prioritise a busy workload and work independently


• Is confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel


• Has experience using school management systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or ScholarPack) or is willing to learn


• Has a professional, friendly, and approachable manner


• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality

In Return

• A welcoming and supportive school environment


• Competitive daily rates of pay


• Ongoing support from your dedicated Trust Education consultant


• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions


• Access to a variety of schools across the local area

If you're an experienced administrator looking to make a difference in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you.