School Administrator

PK Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Compliance and registration support

Job summary

PK Education is recruiting experienced School Administrators to support busy school offices across the North East. You will handle frontline inquiries, maintain records, and assist with attendance, admissions and finance tasks in welcoming school environments.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and previous educational administrative experience. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are integral to the position, with weekly pay and flexible opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Experience using systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar (desirable).
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within an educational environment.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the school office and wider staff team.
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage telephone and email enquiries professionally and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and pupil information systems.
• Support with attendance monitoring, admissions and general school administration.
• Prepare letters, reports, correspondence and other documentation.
• Assist with school finance administration, including invoices and purchase orders where required.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil and staff information.
• Support safeguarding procedures by following school policies and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Provide general support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Prioritising workload

Professional demeanor

DBS update service

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Are you an organised and enthusiastic administrator looking for your next opportunity within a school environment?

PK Education is currently recruiting experienced School Administrators to work within welcoming and supportive schools across the North East. We are looking for individuals who are confident, reliable and passionate about supporting the smooth running of a busy school office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a positive contribution to the wider school community.

The Role Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the school office and wider staff team.
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage telephone and email enquiries professionally and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and pupil information systems.
• Support with attendance monitoring, admissions and general school administration.
• Prepare letters, reports, correspondence and other documentation.
• Assist with school finance administration, including invoices and purchase orders where required.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil and staff information.
• Support safeguarding procedures by following school policies and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Provide general support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

Job Requirements

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Experience using systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar (desirable).
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within an educational environment.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with PK Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to a wide range of school-based roles.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Support with compliance and registration.

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role within education, we would love to hear from you.

PK Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.