School Administrator

Connex Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education are recruiting an experienced School Administrator for a welcoming primary school in Sheffield. This is a full-time, long-term role covering the entire academic year, offering a chance to become a valued member of the school office.

The role involves acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, managing calls and emails, and providing admin support to senior leaders and staff while maintaining pupil records and data.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Administrative skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS/ARBOR

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 experienced School Administrator.

This is a full-time, long-term role covering the entire 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.