School Administrator

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Part-time hours across three days

Potential permanent position

Work-life balance

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is recruiting a School Administrator to join a Birmingham school. This part-time, term-time role offers 3 days per week from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the potential to become permanent.

You will provide essential admin support, manage calls and pupil records, and assist with daily school operations. The role is based in a school office in Birmingham, requiring an organised, proactive administrator with recent school experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a school administration environment (last 2–3 years).
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Professional, flexible and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the school office and wider team.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update school management systems.
• Support with data entry, filing and document management.
• Assist with attendance records and other routine school administration.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Professional demeanour

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

School Administrator / School Office Administrator

Location: Birmingham, B44

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, term time only

Working pattern: 3 days per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Blackstone Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced School Administrator to join a welcoming school in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator with recent school-based experience who is looking for a part-time, term-time role with the potential to become permanent.

The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to the school office, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of school operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the school office and wider team.
• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school management systems.
• Supporting with data entry, filing and document management.
• Assisting with attendance records and other routine school administration.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Supporting staff with general office duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Recent experience working in a school administration environment, ideally within the last 2–3 years.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A professional, flexible and approachable manner.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience using Arbor MIS or another school management information system.
• Familiarity with school office procedures and education administration.

What's on Offer?

• Part-time hours across three days per week.
• Term-time-only working, offering a great work-life balance.
• An opportunity to gain further experience within a school environment.
• The potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate, subject to a successful placement and agreement.