School Administrator

Vision for Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible work opportunities

CPD and training opportunities

Employer pension contributions

Social and networking events

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an organized School Administrator to support busy school offices. The role involves handling enquiries, attendance management, and general admin across primary and secondary settings, with flexible temporary, longer-term, or permanent opportunities.

The role emphasizes creating a welcoming, professional office environment and assisting with school office processes. Training, pension contributions, and ongoing consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or office-based role.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn school MIS platforms (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Professional, approachable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries from parents and visitors.
• Manage attendance records and general administration.
• Update school systems and organise office processes.
• Assist with day-to-day school office operations.
• Be the first point of contact to pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator - Full Time / Temporary or Permanent Opportunities

Wakefield £14.43 per hour

Flexible Start Dates Available

Are you an organised, proactive and friendly individual looking for a rewarding role within a busy school office environment? We are currently recruiting School Administrators to work across welcoming and supportive schools in Wakefield and the wider area.

We work with a range of primary and secondary schools seeking reliable and efficient administrators to support the smooth day-to-day running of their school offices. Whether you are looking for flexible temporary work, a longer-term placement, or a permanent opportunity, we can help you find a role that suits your skills and availability.

The Role

As a School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school office.

You will be responsible for a range of administrative duties including handling enquiries from parents and visitors, managing attendance records, supporting staff with general administration, updating school systems, and assisting with the organisation of school office processes.

You will often be the first point of contact for the school, helping to create a welcoming, professional and efficient environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

The schools we work with are friendly, supportive and collaborative environments where teamwork is valued and every member of staff plays an important role in supporting the wider school community.

Requirements

To be considered for this School Administrator role, you will:

• Have previous experience in an administrative or office-based role (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• Be confident or willing to learn school-specific systems (such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar MIS platforms)
• Have strong organisational and communication skills
• Be professional, approachable, and reliable
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Work well independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.43 (PAYE)
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability
• Access to CPD and training opportunities to support your development
• Employer pension contributions
• Opportunities to attend social and networking events
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placements

We are committed to helping school support staff find rewarding roles within welcoming environments where they can make a real and valuable contribution to education settings.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting schools and developing young people. With branches across the UK, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality education staff.

The Edwin Group has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, achieving 'Excellent' staff ratings across all categories and industry-leading levels of employee engagement.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities.