School Admin & Safeguarding Coordinator

MET Recruitment UK LTD; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is assisting a well-established school in Oldbury to hire an experienced School Administrator to support daily operations, pupil records, attendance and safeguarding documentation.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check, familiarity with Arbor and CPOMS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will communicate with parents and staff, prepare letters and reports, and assist with events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting performing administration or receptionist duties.
• DBS check is mandatory and evidence must be provided before starting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update pupil records using Arbor and CPOMS.
• Manage attendance registers and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Enter and track course certificates and training documentation.
• Support safeguarding compliance by ensuring records are current and filed.
• Coordinate school events, meetings, and training sessions.
• Assist with updating school policies and related documentation.
• Monitor electronic school security systems and alarms.
• Communicate with parents, carers and staff via phone and email.
• Prepare letters, reports, and other documents using MS Office.
• Data entry, filing and record-keeping for administrative processes.
• Support other departments with administrative tasks.

Skills

School administration

Reception duties

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is assisting a well-established school in Oldbury to hire an experienced School Administrator to support daily operations, pupil records, attendance and safeguarding documentation.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check, familiarity with Arbor and CPOMS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will communicate with parents and staff, prepare letters and reports, and assist with events.