School Administrator

P&s Personnel Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

P+S Recruitment is seeking a professional School Administrator to support schools on a full-time, permanent basis in the United Kingdom. The role suits an experienced administrator with strong organisational and communication skills, eager to contribute to an educational setting.

Responsibilities include handling emails and calls, maintaining records, admissions and attendance tasks, and providing general admin support to the Senior Leadership Team. A reliable, discreet approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or education setting preferred.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school and staff.
• Manage general office duties including emails, calls, filing and data entry.
• Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and school databases; assist with admissions and attendance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

P+S Recruitment are seeking a professional, organised and reliable School Administrator to support schools on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or someone with strong organisational and communication skills looking to gain experience within an educational setting.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the school and wider staff team.
• Manage general office duties, including emails, telephone calls, filing and data entry.
• Act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and school databases.
• Assist with pupil admissions, attendance and student records where required.
• Prepare letters, documents, reports and other school correspondence.
• Support the organisation of meetings, appointments and school events.
• Handle confidential information appropriately and maintain a high level of discretion.
• Liaise with parents, carers, staff and external organisations in a professional manner.
• Provide general administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and other school departments as required.

Person Specification

• Previous administrative experience is desirable, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.