School Administrator

Fox Morris Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school environment

Professional development opportunities

Contributing to education sector

Job summary

Fox Morris Group Ltd is seeking a capable School Administrator in Birmingham to support the day-to-day operations of a busy school. You will be the frontline contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, handling enquiries and maintaining records with accuracy.

The role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency with MS Office, and experience in school administration. DBS Update Service and SIMS knowledge are highly desirable for smooth day-to-day administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and maintaining pupil and staff records.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and visitors.
• Proactive problem solving and confidentiality in handling data.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and handling telephone and email enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records.
• Processing attendance, admissions, and general administrative tasks.
• Supporting school leadership and teaching staff with administrative duties.
• Managing correspondence, filing, and data entry.
• Assisting with school communications and events.
• Ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

School Administrator

Location: Birmingham

We are seeking an organised, professional, and friendly School Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school and act as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and handling telephone and email enquiries.


• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records.


• Processing attendance, admissions, and general administrative tasks.


• Supporting school leadership and teaching staff with administrative duties.


• Managing correspondence, filing, and data entry.


• Assisting with school communications and events.


• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A current Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service is mandatory and must be in place before employment can commence.


• School administration expierience is mandatory


• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.


• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in a school administration role.


• Experience using SIMS (School Information Management System).


• Knowledge of school procedures, attendance management, and safeguarding requirements.


• Experience working within an educational environment.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• The chance to make a positive contribution to the education sector.

If you are a motivated and professional administrator with excellent organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.