School Admin Manager - Immediate Start - Middlesbrough

Office Angels; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Admin Manager to lead the office in Middlesbrough. The role requires strong organizational skills and immediate availability, with responsibilities including managing admissions, HR tasks, and finance. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Supportive leadership

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing services

Local Government Pension Scheme

NJC Green Book terms

Qualifications

• Strong background in administration or office management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital systems.
• Calm, professional, and discreet under pressure.
• Immediate availability with Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the school office and reception.
• Manage admissions, attendance, pupil records, and family communications.
• Oversee HR administration including recruitment and onboarding.
• Handle finance tasks such as invoices and petty cash.
• Support SLT with reports and event coordination.
• Maintain GDPR and health & safety compliance.
• Guide admin processes for key school events.
• Ensure a warm, professional welcome for all visitors.

Skills

Strong background in administration

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Calm under pressure

Education

Education experience preferred

Job description

🌟 School Admin Manager - Immediate Start - Middlesbrough

📍 Location: Middlesbrough (Free Parking)
💼 Contract: Full-Time | Whole Year | Initial Temp Contract (Potential to go Permanent)
💰 Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm
📅 Start Date: ASAP - Urgent Requirement!

Are you an experienced School Administrator ready to step up?

We're seeking a confident, organised, and proactive individual to lead the front office of a thriving school in Middlesbrough. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a welcoming and supportive educational environment. Due to the urgency of this role, you must be available immediately.

You’ll be at the heart of school operations - supporting staff, pupils, and parents while ensuring the highest standards of organisation, compliance, and professionalism.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the school office and reception
• Manage admissions, attendance, pupil records, and family communications
• Oversee HR administration: recruitment, onboarding, DBS checks, compliance
• Handle finance tasks: invoices, petty cash, trip payments, reconciliations
• Support the SLT with reports, correspondence, and event coordination
• Maintain GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety compliance
• Guide admin processes and coordinate key school events (e.g. parent evenings)
• Foster positive relationships with staff, families, governors, and external partners
• Ensure a warm, professional welcome for all visitors

Essential

• Strong background in administration or office management (education experience preferred)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital systems
• Calm, professional, and discreet under pressure
• Immediate availability (Enhanced DBS required)

Benefits (Permanent Employees)

• 29 days holiday + bank holidays
• Passionate, supportive leadership team
• Career development and training opportunities
• Access to wellbeing services (counselling, GP, mindfulness)
• Local Government Pension Scheme - 17.5% employer contribution
• Employment under NJC Green Book terms
• A culture that listens, learns, and grows together

Ready to start immediately? If you have the skills and experience outlined above, apply today!

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we're unable to provide individual feedback. If you haven't been contacted within 3 working days, please assume your application has not been successful at this time.

🛡️ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.