School Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting an experienced School Administrator to support secondary schools across the Wirral. You'll provide essential admin and reception support, coordinating with staff, students and parents, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Experience with Arbor or SIMS is essential, and strong IT and organisational skills are required. You will manage pupil records, assist with attendance, prepare letters and reports, and handle confidential

Qualifications

• Previous school administration experience.
• Recent Arbor or SIMS experience is essential.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable manner.
• Valid enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and reception support.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails and enquiries professionally.
• Welcome and assist students, parents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update school management systems.
• Support attendance and pupil administration.
• Prepare letters, documents, reports, and general correspondence.
• Complete data entry, filing, photocopying, and other administrative duties.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Support the wider school office team with day-to-day administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Multitasking

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Bromcom

Job description

Job Title: School Administrator
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills? Do you have previous experience working within a school environment and confidence using school management systems? Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting an experienced School Administrator to support secondary schools across the Wirral.

About the Role:

We are seeking an organised and professional School Administrator to provide essential administrative support within a busy secondary school office. You'll work closely with school staff, students, parents, and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Previous experience using Arbor or SIMS is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative and reception support
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails and enquiries professionally
• Welcome and assist students, parents, visitors, and staff
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update school management systems
• Support with attendance and pupil administration
• Prepare letters, documents, reports, and general correspondence
• Complete data entry, filing, photocopying, and other administrative duties
• Handle confidential information appropriately
• Support the wider school office team with day-to-day administration

What We're Looking For:

• Previous school administration experience
• Recent experience using Arbor or SIMS is essential
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• A professional, friendly, and approachable manner
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working within a secondary school
• Experience with attendance or admissions administration
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Bromcom, or other school management systems