School Administrator

MET Recruitment UK LTD; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is assisting a well-established school in Oldbury to hire an experienced School Administrator to support daily operations, pupil records, attendance and safeguarding documentation.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check, familiarity with Arbor and CPOMS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will communicate with parents and staff, prepare letters and reports, and assist with events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting performing administration or receptionist duties.
• DBS check is mandatory and evidence must be provided before starting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update pupil records using Arbor and CPOMS.
• Manage attendance registers and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Enter and track course certificates and training documentation.
• Support safeguarding compliance by ensuring records are current and filed.
• Coordinate school events, meetings, and training sessions.
• Assist with updating school policies and related documentation.
• Monitor electronic school security systems and alarms.
• Communicate with parents, carers and staff via phone and email.
• Prepare letters, reports, and other documents using MS Office.
• Data entry, filing and record-keeping for administrative processes.
• Support other departments with administrative tasks.

Skills

School administration

Reception duties

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator
Oldbury
£12.71 per hour
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
Temporary

We are recruiting for an experienced Administrator to join a well-established and friendly school in Oldbury. This full-time position involves supporting a wide range of school administrative functions essential to the smooth running of daily operations.

An Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role, and candidates must provide evidence before starting. Please do not apply if you do not have an Enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update pupil records accurately using school management systems such as Arbor and CPOMS.
• Manage attendance registers, monitor absences, and follow up on unexplained absences in line with safeguarding policies.
• Enter and track course certificates and other training documentation on spreadsheets and school databases.
• Support safeguarding compliance by ensuring all records and documentation are current and properly filed.
• Assist with the organization and coordination of school events, meetings, and training sessions.
• Support the management of school policies and procedures, including updating relevant documentation as required.
• Monitor and maintain electronic systems related to school security, such as the alarm system linked to classrooms.
• Communicate with parents, carers, and staff regarding administrative matters via phone and email.
• Provide general administrative support including preparing letters, reports, and other documentation using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Assist with data entry, filing, and record-keeping to ensure the school s administrative processes run efficiently.
• Support other departments with administrative tasks as required.

Requirements for role

• Experience within a school setting doing either administration or receptionist work
• Clear enhanced DBS children s DBS
• Knowledge and understanding around safeguarding children.