School Administrator

Connex Education Partnership; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills dev

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Birmingham is seeking a friendly School Administrator to join a busy school environment. You will manage front-of-house reception, provide admin support to the SLT, and help maintain accurate records.

The role requires experience in SIMS/Bromcom and Microsoft Office, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to safeguarding and pupil attendance. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with a competitive daily rate paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school reception or administrative environment.
• Proficient in SIMS, Bromcom and Sign In App systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a team and independently with initiative.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures in schools.
• Capable of managing a busy workload with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing front-of-house reception duties across school sites
• Providing administrative support to the wider school team and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Building positive relationships with parents, staff, and visitors
• Managing pupil attendance processes
• Supporting safeguarding administration including DBS checks, vetting forms, letters of assurance, and reporting procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring strong attention to detail in all administrative work

Skills

Reception experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Initiative

Safeguarding procedures

Attendance management

Independent work

Tools

SIMS

Bromcom

Sign In App

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Role: School Administrator

Rate of pay: £110 – £130 Per Day (Dependant on experience)

Location: Birmingham

Full Time | Monday–Friday

About the role

Connex Education are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Receptionist/Administrator with experience working in a busy school environment to join a fantastic, friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and can hit the ground running. The school specialises in supporting pupils with SEHM providing a dynamic, caring, and highly rewarding environment for both staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing front-of-house reception duties across school sites
• Providing administrative support to the wider school team and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Building positive relationships with parents, staff, and visitors
• Managing pupil attendance processes
• Supporting safeguarding administration including DBS checks, vetting forms, letters of assurance, and reporting procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring strong attention to detail in all administrative work

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working within a school reception or administrative environment
• Good working knowledge of:
  • SIMS
  • Bromcom
  • Sign In App systems
  • Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamworking ability while also being able to work independently
• A proactive approach and ability to use initiative
• Understanding of school safeguarding procedures
• Ability to manage a busy workload with strong organisational skills

What The School Offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• A dynamic and rewarding specialist school environment
• Opportunities for development and progression.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.