School Administrator

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a School Administrator to join a secondary school in Liverpool. The role is full-time, based on-site, and involves serving as a central point of contact for pupils, parents and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and IT skills, experience with SIMS is desirable, and a confident, confidential approach to handling information. Prior school experience is preferred and full-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and IT skills are required.
• Experience with SIMS is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential.
• Experience in a school or education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support in the school office and welcome visitors.
• Manage school communications including emails, letters, and calls.
• Maintain accurate student records and attendance data.
• Support the Headteacher and staff with admin tasks.
• Assist with coordinating school events and activities.

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

SIMS experience

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Discretion/Confidentiality

Tools

SIMS

Job description

About Role:

We are seeking a highly organised, efficient, and reliable School Administrator to join a secondary school in Liverpool as soon as possible. As a key point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations.

Administrative Assistant

• Location - Liverpool
• Type of work - Long Term
• Start date - As soon as possible
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Pay: Paid to scale
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing support in the school office and to offer a warm welcome to all visitors
• Managing school communications including emails, letters, and phone calls
• Maintaining accurate student records and attendance data
• Supporting the Headteacher and staff with administrative tasks
• Assisting with the coordination of school events and activities

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong administrative and IT skills (SIMS experience desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritise, multi-task and work well under pressure
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and a commitment to confidentiality
• Prior experience in a school or education setting

To be eligible:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Ability to provide references that cover at least 24 months worked and where possible 2 roles where you have worked with children