School Administrator

Smile Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting for a school experienced Administrator to start immediately at a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham city centre. The role involves signing visitors, updating the CRM, managing attendance records and responding to general enquiries.

Requirements include experience with SIMS/CMIS/ARBOR/BROMCOM and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges between £16-£18 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous school administration or attendance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT and data management skills.
• Experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day attendance monitoring.
• Updating and maintaining student records.
• Using SIMS/CMIS/BROMCOM/ARBOR systems effectively.
• Maintaining accurate pupil attendance records.
• Providing administrative support across the school.
• Presenting attendance and pupil data to senior leaders.
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• liaising with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Working in a highly organised and efficient manner.

Tools

SIMS

CMIS

ARBOR

BROMCOM

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Attendance management

Customer service

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a school experienced Administrator to start immediately at a welcoming Secondary school in Birmingham city centre.

The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out general administrative duties including signing visitors in and out of the school in line with safeguarding procedures, updating the school CRM system, managing attendance records, and responding to general enquiries. Applicants must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have previous experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated school office team. The expected salary range for the role is between 16 - 18 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day attendance monitoring
• Updating and maintaining student records
• Using SIMS/CMIS/BROMCOM/ARBOR systems effectively
• Maintaining accurate pupil attendance records
• Providing administrative support across the school
• Presenting attendance and pupil data to senior leaders
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Liaising professionally with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Working in a highly organised and efficient manner

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous school administration or attendance experience
• Be highly motivated, professional, and forward-thinking
• Have proficient IT and data management skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be able to build positive working relationships with staff, pupils, and parents
• Have a good understanding of school attendance and safeguarding procedures

What to Expect from Applicants:

We are looking for applicants with prior experience working within a school administration role. Experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR is essential.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting both experienced education professionals and those beginning their careers. We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and proudly work alongside a number of well-established schools and academy trusts across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role for every candidate.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• School office administration
• Attendance administration
• Using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR
• Availability to join the school immediately and commit until the end of the academic year

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.