School Administration Assistant

GSL Education; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting for a School Administration Assistant in Scarborough. You will join a supportive school office and play a key role in managing records, correspondence, and day-to-day admin tasks. Arbor experience is essential to succeed in this role.

The position is based in Scarborough, with temporary/supply to full-time hours, and requires reliable, organised, and professional support to ensure smooth office operations and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or school office.
• Practical experience using Arbor is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication and a professional, approachable manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support within the school office.
• Use Arbor confidently to maintain and update student records and school information.
• Respond professionally to enquiries from parents, students, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with attendance monitoring, registers, records and general school administration.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure information is handled confidentially.
• Support the wider administrative team with correspondence and other office tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in school administration

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Job Title: School Administration Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £14.50 to £19 per hour (Depending on experience)

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with school-based experience and confident using Arbor? Join a supportive educational environment where your skills can make a real difference!

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for a reliable, organised, and efficient School Administration Assistant to work within a supportive and well-established educational setting in Scarborough.

We are seeking an experienced administrator who is confident working in a busy school office and has hands‑on experience using Arbor. The successful candidate will provide effective administrative support, communicate professionally with students, parents, and staff, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

About the Role:

As a School Administration Assistant, you will become an important member of the school's administrative team, supporting a range of office duties and maintaining accurate student and school records. You will need to be confident using Arbor, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Core Responsibilities of the School Administration Assistant:

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support within the school office
• Use Arbor confidently to maintain and update student records and school information
• Respond professionally to enquiries from parents, students, staff, and visitors
• Assist with attendance monitoring, registers, records, and general school administration
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure information is handled confidentially
• Support the wider administrative team with correspondence, organisation, and other office tasks

As the Ideal School Administration Assistant, You Should Have:

• Previous experience working in a school administration or school office environment
• Practical experience using Arbor is essential
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• Good understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional standards within education

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
• Have recent experience in school administration or a relevant educational setting
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

If you are an experienced School Administration Assistant with Arbor experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we welcome your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.