School Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly organised School Administrator for a secondary school in Bury. The successful candidate will manage the school's reception, support attendance and data entry, and maintain school records. Essential requirements include previous experience in an educational setting, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with school MIS systems. The role offers a competitive salary of £90 - £110 per day and is ideal for someone ready to thrive in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's reception area and act as the first point of contact.
• Support attendance procedures, data entry, and reporting.
• Maintain school records and confidential documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with school MIS systems

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

School Administrator – Secondary School in Bury

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £90 - £110 per day (dependant on experience)

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a highly organised and motivated School Administrator to join a thriving Secondary School in the Bury area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional looking to take on a fast-paced and rewarding role within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the school's daily operations. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies, providing exceptional administrative support across a wide range of duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school's reception area and acting as the first point of contact for visitors and parents
• Supporting attendance procedures, data entry, and reporting
• Updating and maintaining school records, SIMS (or similar MIS) data, and confidential documentation
• Handling telephone calls, emails, and general communication efficiently and professionally
• Assisting with HR, safeguarding, and compliance administration where needed
• Providing general administrative support across departments to ensure the smooth running of the school

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting. Applications from individuals without school-based experience cannot be accepted.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency with school MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, or similar)
• A proactive, flexible, and calm approach to a busy workload
• A current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an educational environment and is ready to make an immediate impact.

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and are available to start as soon as possible, please email your CV to your‑[e-mail]

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