School Admin Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Wigan is seeking a highly organized School Administrator to join a busy school office team. This full-time post focuses on efficient admin support, welcoming visitors and keeping pupil records up to date.

You will handle enquiries, assist attendance tracking and provide general admin assistance, ensuring smooth daily operations in a fast-paced educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office or similar administrative role.
• Familiar with Arbor, SIMS or equivalent school information systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries from visitors, parents and staff.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and assist with attendance tracking.
• Support day-to-day school office administration and duties.

Skills

School office experience

Arbor/SIMS experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

School Administrator – Full Time (Wigan)

We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive School Administrator to join a welcoming and busy school office team. This is a full-time position, ideal for someone with strong administrative experience who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. Responsibilities will include managing enquiries, maintaining accurate pupil records, supporting attendance tracking, and assisting with general administrative duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a school office or similar administrative role
• Be confident using school systems such as Arbor, SIMS or equivalent
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community where your contribution will make a real difference.

All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
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• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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