School Administrator

Connex Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education are partnering with a welcoming Primary school in Sheffield to recruit an experienced School Administrator for an ongoing full-time role covering the entire academic year. You will be the first point of contact, managing calls and emails, supporting senior leaders and teaching staff, and maintaining pupil records in SIMS/ARBOR.

This is a busy, supportive school office where safeguarding is paramount.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school office is essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
• Managing telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries professionally
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and data (SIMS/ARBOR or similar systems)
• Supporting attendance, admissions and general office duties
• Ensuring safeguarding and school procedures are followed at all times

Skills

School office experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

DBS Update Service

Tools

SIMS/ARBOR

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator
Location:Sheffield
Start Date:September 2026
Contract:Full-time
School Type:Primary

Connex Education are working with a welcoming Primary school in Sheffield assisting them in recruiting an experiencedSchool Administrator.

This is a full-time, long-term role covering theentire academic year, offering an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a busy school office.

The Role:

• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
• Managing telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries professionally
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and data (SIMS/ARBOR or similar systems)
• Supporting attendance, admissions and general office duties
• Ensuring safeguarding and school procedures are followed at all times

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school office is essential
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using school management systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time, long-term position for the academic year
• Supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference within a school community
• Competitive pay, dependent on experience

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.