School Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Daventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

CPD training

Immediate-start

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an organised School Administrator for a welcoming secondary school in Daventry with an immediate start. You will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, serving as the first point of contact for students, parents and staff.

You will utilise SIMS/Arbor and Microsoft Office to maintain records, manage communications, and assist with admissions and safeguarding. A DBS check is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy school office.
• Professional, friendly, and confident with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and front office duties, welcoming visitors and handling phone queries.
• Respond to emails and general enquiries from parents, students and staff.
• Maintain pupil records and support attendance administration.
• Data entry and updating school databases and management systems.
• Support admissions, transfers, correspondence and general admin.
• Prepare documents, letters and reports.
• Use school management systems such as SIMS/Arbor.
• Assist meetings, timetables and administrative arrangements.
• Maintain confidentiality of pupil and staff information.
• Support safeguarding procedures and school policies.
• Provide admin support to teaching staff and senior leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator - Secondary School - Daventry

Location: Daventry Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent Salary: Competitive hourly/daily rates, depending on experience

Are you organised, professional, and confident working in a busy school environment?

Do you enjoy providing administrative support and communicating with students, parents, teachers, and senior staff?

We are currently recruiting for a School Administrator to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Daventry, with an immediate start available. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to secure a long-term position within education, with the potential for a permanent appointment.

Role Overview

As a School Administrator, you will be an important part of the school's administrative team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. You will regularly liaise with students, parents, staff, and visitors, acting as a professional and approachable first point of contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing reception and front office duties, including welcoming visitors and answering telephone enquiries


• Responding to emails and general enquiries from parents, students, and staff


• Maintaining accurate pupil records and supporting attendance administration


• Completing data entry and updating school databases and management systems


• Supporting admissions, transfers, correspondence, and general school administration


• Preparing documents, letters, reports, and other school communications


• Using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or similar platforms


• Supporting meetings, appointments, timetables, and administrative arrangements


• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil, family, and staff information


• Supporting safeguarding procedures and following school policies and processes


• Providing general administrative assistance to teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an administrative or school office role


• Secondary school experience is desirable but not essential


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Professional, friendly, and confident when dealing with students, parents, and staff


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail


• Confident using Microsoft Office, email, and administrative systems


• Able to prioritise tasks and remain calm in a busy school environment


• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team


• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within an educational setting


• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one

Why Work With Us?

• Immediate-start opportunity within a secondary school in Daventry


• Full-time, long-term position with potential for permanent employment


• Competitive rates of pay with weekly payments


• Access to relevant CPD, safeguarding, and professional development training


• Ongoing support from an experienced recruitment consultant


• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment


• Potential to develop your career within school administration and education