School Administrator

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to GBP130/day

Long-term temp-to-perm

9–5 style hours 8:30am–4:00pm

Dedicated consultant with local exp

Training in Safeguarding/Prevent & Cyb

Referral rewards

Holiday pay

Ongoing opportunities

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a School Administrator for a specialist secondary SEMH school in central Manchester. The role focuses on keeping the school organised and running smoothly, providing essential administrative support to staff, pupils and visitors.

We’re seeking someone with strong organisational and communication skills, who can remain calm and professional in a busy educational setting. This is a full-time long-term temp-to-perm role based in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office-based experience.
• Experience in a school or educational setting preferred.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and managing databases.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Professional and approachable when dealing with staff, parents and visitors.
• Discreet and trustworthy handling sensitive information.
• Flexible and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.
• Maintain pupil records, attendance data and school databases.
• Support admissions, pupil registration and general school administration.
• Prepare letters, reports and other school documents.
• Welcome visitors with a friendly, professional front-of-house service.
• Assist staff with photocopying, filing, data entry and general office tasks.
• Handle confidential information with care.

Skills

Administrative experience

School/educational setting

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional communication

Discretion with information

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Cover People are hiring!

School Administrator Secondary SEMH School - Manchester

Are you an organised, reliable and proactive School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in education?

NB. Only suitable for candidates who have worked as a School Administrator before.

Central Manchester

Full-time Long-term Temp-to-Perm

Up to GBP130 per day DOE

8:30am-4pm.

Secondary school in Manchester for children with SEMH needs.

Cover People are recruiting a School Administrator for a specialist secondary SEMH school in central Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy school environment where no two days are necessarily the same. You'll play an important role in keeping the school organised and running smoothly, providing essential administrative support to staff, pupils and visitors.

We're looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and the ability to remain calm, professional and adaptable in a busy educational setting.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Manage telephone calls, emails and general enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance information and school databases.
• Support admissions, pupil registration and general school administration.
• Prepare letters, reports, documents and other school correspondence.
• Welcome visitors and provide a friendly, professional front-of-house service.
• Support staff with photocopying, filing, data entry and general office tasks.
• Handle confidential information with care and discretion.

About the School

A specialist secondary SEMH setting in central Manchester, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a more personalised approach to education, with a strong focus on relationships, wellbeing and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team where effective administration and communication are essential to supporting the wider school community.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
• Ideally, experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and managing databases.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Professional, approachable and confident dealing with staff, parents and visitors.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive information.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• Competitive daily pay up to GBP130 per day DOE.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential to go permanent.
• Monday Friday working hours, 8:30am 4:00pm.
• Dedicated consultant with over 14 years' local experience.
• Free Safeguarding, Prevent and Cyber Security training.
• GBP100 referral reward scheme and summer referral competition.
• Holiday pay accrued and paid at the end of each term.
• Ongoing support and access to further opportunities.