School Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting a School Administrator to support secondary schools on the Wirral. You will provide essential administrative support in a busy school office, handling reception tasks, pupil records, attendance, and correspondence.

The role requires recent Arbor or SIMS experience, excellent IT skills, and a professional, approachable manner to interact with staff, students, and parents. Term-time elements are included in a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Previous school administration experience is essential.
• Recent experience using Arbor or SIMS is essential.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and reception support.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails professionally.
• Welcome and assist students, parents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update school management systems.
• Support with attendance and pupil administration.
• Prepare letters, documents, reports, and general correspondence.
• Complete data entry, filing, photocopying, and other administrative duties.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Support the wider school office team with day-to-day administration.

Skills

School administration experience

Arbor/SIMS experience

IT & admin skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Approachable manner

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Bromcom

Job description

Job Title: School Administrator

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills? Do you have previous experience working within a school environment and confidence using school management systems? Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting an experienced School Administrator to support secondary schools across the Wirral.

About the Role:

We are seeking an organised and professional School Administrator to provide essential administrative support within a busy secondary school office. You'll work closely with school staff, students, parents, and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Previous experience using Arbor or SIMS is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative and reception support
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails and enquiries professionally
• Welcome and assist students, parents, visitors, and staff
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update school management systems
• Support with attendance and pupil administration
• Prepare letters, documents, reports, and general correspondence
• Complete data entry, filing, photocopying, and other administrative duties
• Handle confidential information appropriately
• Support the wider school office team with day-to-day administration

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous school administration experience
• Recent experience using Arbor or SIMS is essential
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• A professional, friendly, and approachable manner
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working within a secondary school
• Experience with attendance or admissions administration
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Bromcom, or other school management systems

Tradewind Recruitment are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.