School Administrator

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Term-time hours

Supportive environment

CPD & training

Planning tools

Wellbeing support

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for a School Administrator to join a Secondary School in the Gateshead area. This term-time role starts ASAP and suits someone with strong organisational skills and experience in a busy school office.

Responsibilities include managing the reception, answering calls and emails, maintaining pupil and staff records, supporting attendance reporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies. DBS required or willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office or busy administrative environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident IT skills, including use of school systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception area and acting as the first point of contact.
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records.
• Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Assisting with general administrative duties including filing and data entry.
• Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

IT skills

Job description

School Administrator

Milk Education are more than a supply partner - we are a community of educators. We are currently recruiting for an School Administrator to join a Secondary School in the Gateshead area. It would to be to start ASAP on a term time basis.This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and experience working in a busy administrative or school office environment.

School Administrator Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school reception area and acting as the first point of contact
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records
• Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting
• Assisting with general administrative duties including filing and data entry
• Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies

School Administrator Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience in an school office or school environment role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident IT skills, including use of school systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or similar)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Rewards

• Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for permanent roles
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
• Flexible working patterns (term-time hours, Monday-Friday)
• Culture-matched placements in supportive school environments
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Education
• FREE lesson planning tools and classroom resources
• FREE wellbeing support and access to community hub
• School preparation guidance to help you feel confident from day one
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.