School Administrator

Confidential; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Free CPD training

Safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is assisting a welcoming primary school near Cheltenham to recruit a reliable School Administrator on a part-time basis. The role is 25 hours per week, split across 4 or 5 days, with flexible working patterns and a friendly, supportive team.

You will manage reception duties, handle calls and emails, maintain pupil records and school databases, and support attendance monitoring and newsletters. Prior school administration experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing basic reception duties and welcoming visitors.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Assisting with school communications, letters, and newsletters.
• Providing administrative support to the SLT and teaching staff.
• Managing filing, data entry, and general office administration.
• Ensuring compliance with school procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Professional communication

Strong ICT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator | Part-Time Opportunity – Flexible Working Pattern | Primary School Near Cheltenham

Are you an organised and professional Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a friendly primary school environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school near Cheltenham seeking a reliable and experienced School Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team and play a key role in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive a positive experience.

The Role

• 25 hours per week – split over 4 or 5 days to suit your availability
• Managing basic reception duties and welcoming visitors
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases
• Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting
• Assisting with school communications, letters, and newsletters
• Providing administrative support to the SLT and teaching staff
• Managing filing, data entry, and general office administration
• Ensuring compliance with school procedures and confidentiality requirements

Requirements

• Previous administration experience is essential
• School based experience is essential in this role
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Professional and confident communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
• A friendly, approachable, and professional manner

What’s on Offer

• Part-time opportunity with a flexible working pattern
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive primary school
• Friendly and collaborative staff team
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Potential growth into long-term opportunity within the school

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.