School Administrator

St Josephs; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic primary school in Hednesford is seeking a School Administrator to provide crucial administrative support for staff and students. The role is vital in maintaining a welcoming school environment and upholding administrative efficiency. The ideal candidate will be organised, professional, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Commitment to supporting school operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Principal and staff.
• Manage the school's reception area.
• Handle enquiries via phone and email.
• Maintain pupil records and attendance data.
• Support admissions processes and school census returns.
• Organise school correspondence and newsletters.
• Assist with preparation for school events.
• Monitor and order office supplies.
• Support financial administration tasks.
• Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Organised

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem solver

IT systems proficiency

Team player

Job description

As a key member of our administrative team, you will play an integral role in supporting staff, pupils, and families, helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school. As our School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily running of the school. You will provide essential administrative support to staff, pupils, and families, helping to maintain a welcoming, organised, and professional environment. Your work will contribute to the warm, caring atmosphere that makes our school community so special.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient administrative support to the Principal, staff, and wider school community
• Managing the school's reception area, offering a warm and professional welcome to pupils, parents, visitors, and contractors
• Handling telephone and email enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, attendance data, and safeguarding documentation in line with school and trust policies
• Supporting admissions processes, school census returns, and other statutory data requirements
• Managing and organising school correspondence, newsletters, and daily administrative tasks
• Assisting with preparation for school events, meetings, and activities, including room bookings and materials
• Monitoring and ordering office supplies to ensure the school is well-equipped
• Supporting financial administration tasks, such as processing invoices and maintaining records
• Upholding confidentiality, safeguarding procedures, and the welcoming ethos of the school

Qualifications & Attributes

• Organised, reliable, and able to manage a busy workload effectively
• Professional, friendly, and welcoming, with excellent communication skills
• Committed to supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school
• Proactive and able to work independently, using initiative to solve problems
• A strong team player, dedicated to supporting staff, pupils, and families
• Confident with IT systems and comfortable learning new software when required
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday term-time plus insets plus two additional weeks during holiday periods.

Are you ready to take on an exciting role in a supportive and forward-thinking school community? We are looking for a School Administrator to join St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Hednesford, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, starting January 2026. Situated in the welcoming and historic town of Hednesford, on the edge of the stunning Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our school benefits from a warm, close-knit community. The area offers the perfect blend of beautiful surroundings and excellent transport links to nearby towns and cities. Hednesford balances traditional charm with modern convenience, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

We provide supportive and friendly working environment where you will be a valued member of our close-knit school community. You will have opportunities for training and professional development, enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, and work in a safe and welcoming workplace.