School Administrator

Confidential; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Support from education consultants

Job summary

Confidential in Bradford is seeking a school administrator for a temporary role. The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, at a specialist education setting. You will provide high-quality administrative and operational support to ensure smooth day-to-day running.

You will handle reception duties, data handling per GDPR, attendance and safeguarding tasks, and assist with SIMS/Provision Map. Training is provided and you’ll liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above).
• Experience in a school office or fast-paced admin is helpful.
• Proven IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support daily.
• Manage reception: greet visitors, answer calls, handle emails.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, IT, teaching staff and external agencies.
• Keep records compliant with GDPR and data protection.
• Support attendance, welfare and safeguarding processes.
• Assist with school databases (SIMS/Provision Map training provided).
• Take minutes and prepare written reports as needed.
• Support open days, events and general procurement.
• Ensure health and safety standards and risk assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

SIMS

Provision Map

Job description

School administrator Bradford area.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm

Pay: £13.05 £13.90 per hour

Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for a school administrator to join a specialist education setting based in Bradford. This is a temporary role, ideal for someone with strong organisational skills who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and operational support, ensuring compliance with legal, safeguarding, and data protection requirements, while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support on a day-to-day basis
• Manage reception duties, including welcoming visitors, handling phone calls, emails, enquiries, and deliveries
• Liaise with internal services such as Finance, HR, IT, Teaching staff, and external agencies
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data is handled in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements
• Support attendance, welfare, and safeguarding processes
• Assist with school database systems (e.g. SIMS / Provision Map training provided)
• Contact parents/carers regarding a range of matters
• Support senior leadership with operational and administrative tasks
• Take minutes and provide written reports when required
• Assist with open days, events, and general procurement
• Ensure health & safety standards and risk assessments are maintained
• Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation at all times

Person Specification

• GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience working in a school office or similar fast-paced administrative role (desirable)
• Strong IT skills with willingness to learn new systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Professional, discreet, and confident handling sensitive information
• Positive, energetic, and adaptable team player
• Competitive rates of pay per week (AWR Compliant)
• On the job training provided by the school
• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants
• PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.