School Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 3,598,000 - 4,336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to further opportunities across

Agency support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a secondary school in Oldham to recruit a highly organised School Administrator. The role supports day-to-day office operations, handling inquiries, maintaining pupil records and MIS data, and liaising with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

The ideal candidate will have school-based experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, in a busy school environment. Immediate/ASAP start offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school or education setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient administrative support to the school and its staff.
• Managing general school office enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and school records.
• Updating and managing information on the school's MIS (Bromcom, SIMS, Arbor).
• Assisting with admissions, transfers and general pupil information.
• Preparing reports, letters and school communications.

Job description

School Administrator - Secondary School

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Pay: 100- 120 per day, dependent on prior experience
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a Secondary School in Oldham who are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator to join their busy administration team as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education administrator who understands the pace and demands of working within a secondary school environment and can provide reliable, professional administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and the wider school community.

The Role

As a School Administrator, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school office, ensuring that administrative processes are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with school procedures.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a busy school environment, able to prioritise competing demands and comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Providing efficient administrative support to the school and its staff
• Managing general school office enquiries by telephone, email and in person
• Maintaining accurate pupil and school records
• Updating and managing information on the school's Management Information System (MIS)
• Supporting with attendance and pupil administration
• Processing documentation and maintaining confidential records
• Liaising professionally with pupils, parents, teachers and external agencies
• Assisting with admissions, transfers and general pupil information
• Supporting school staff with administrative tasks and correspondence
• Preparing reports, letters, documents and other school communications
• Maintaining accurate databases and spreadsheets
• Assisting with school events, meetings and administrative arrangements
• Following school policies and procedures, particularly regarding confidentiality and safeguarding
• Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school office

Essential Experience

Please note: applicants will only be considered if they have previous experience working within a school or education setting.

We are specifically looking for candidates who understand the unique requirements of school administration and have experience working with pupils, staff and parents in an educational environment.

Previous experience as a School Administrator, School Secretary, School Office Administrator, Academy Administrator, Education Administrator, Attendance Administrator, Data Administrator or similar would be highly relevant.

Experience using a school Management Information System is also highly desirable, particularly:

• Bromcom
• SIMS
• Arbor

Candidates with strong MIS experience who can demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new school systems are also encouraged to apply.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful School Administrator will be:

• Experienced in a school or education environment
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using IT and school administration systems
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
• Professional and approachable when dealing with pupils, parents and staff
• Able to work calmly and effectively in a busy school office
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, proactive and able to use initiative
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Familiar with the procedures and expectations of working within a secondary school

What the Role Offers

• 100- 120 per day, depending on previous experience
• Immediate/ASAP start
• A role within a Secondary School in Oldham
• The opportunity to work as part of an established school administration team
• Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment
• Access to further opportunities across schools and education settings

Safeguarding and Compliance

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.

Please note: due to the specific requirements of this vacancy, applications from candidates without previous school or education-sector experience will not be considered.