School Administrator

MPLOY Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

MPLOY Limited in Dorchester is seeking a School Administrator for a temporary, ongoing role. You will support the school office with day-to-day administrative tasks, data entry, telephone and email handling, and general records management.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, good IT and data-entry accuracy, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a confidential school environment.

Qualifications

• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicating over the telephone and via email.
• Good IT skills and accurate data-entry abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general day-to-day administrative duties.
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining records.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and recording messages and information.
• Managing emails and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
• Keeping administrative records and documentation up to date.
• Providing general office support to staff and the wider school team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication

Data entry accuracy

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Posted: 15th October 2026
Salary: £14.05 per hour
Location: Dorchester
Reference: MSSCHOOL

Location: Dorchester
Pay Rate: £14.05 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Start Date: Immediate start available

Are you organised, reliable, and confident with administrative tasks? We are looking for a School Administrator to join a school based in Dorchester on a temporary, ongoing basis.

The Role

You will provide essential day-to-day administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school office. This is a varied role suited to someone with good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a professional approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general day-to-day administrative duties.
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining records.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and recording messages and information.
• Managing emails and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
• Keeping administrative records and documentation up to date.
• Providing general office support to staff and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Is confident communicating over the telephone and via email.
• Has good IT skills and accurate data-entry abilities.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is professional, approachable, and able to handle information confidentially.
• Has previous administration experience; school administration experience would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Consistent Monday-to-Friday working hours.
• A temporary, ongoing opportunity.
• A Dorchester-based school environment.

Interested? If you have strong administrative skills and are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.