School Admin Assistant

Trust Education Limited; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Local schools variety

Job summary

Trust Education Limited is recruiting for an experienced Office Administrator to join a welcoming Primary School. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, handling a range of admin duties in a fast-paced environment.

Role includes attendance records, pupil data, admissions support, and using school management systems. You should be organised, professional and safeguarding-conscious, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally in a school.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise a busy workload and work independently.
• Confident with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience using SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom/ScholarPack or willingness to learn.
• Professional, friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Understands safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, parents and pupils at the school.
• Answer calls, direct emails and manage correspondence.
• Maintain attendance records and pupil information.
• Keep accurate school records and filing systems.
• Support admissions and pupil data handling.
• Prepare letters, reports and general correspondence.
• Order stationery and office supplies.
• Process invoices and assist with finance administration.
• Support Senior Leadership Team with admin tasks.
• Use school management systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom/ScholarPack) where relevant.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Administrative experience

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Prioritise workload

Independent worker

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

School management systems

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

ScholarPack

MS Office

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.