School Administrator

Flourish Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Free safeguarding training (Level 1, F

Prevent training

KCSIE/compli ant safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

£100 welcome bonus after 10 days

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking an experienced School Administrator to support the office team at a one-form-entry primary school in Wolverhampton. The role is part-time, with Wednesdays to Fridays, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, and will run until the end of the academic year.

You will handle enquiries, update pupil information, prepare documents, and support communications. The ideal candidate has school office experience, solid IT skills, and familiarity with Arbor or SIMS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator or Receptionist within a school setting.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of school office procedures and administrative systems.
• Experience using school management systems such as Arbor or SIMS would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a professional and friendly first point of contact.
• Handling incoming calls, emails, post and day-to-day enquiries.
• Updating pupil information and maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Preparing and distributing letters, reports and other school documents.
• Assisting with attendance administration and maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Providing administrative support for school events, trips and activities.
• Supporting school communications by updating the website and managing text messaging systems.
• Completing general office tasks, including filing, photocopying and monitoring stationery supplies.

Skills

School Admin experience

Receptionist experience

IT skills

Organisation

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Flourish Education is currently seeking an experienced School Administrator to support the office team at a one-form-entry primary school in Wolverhampton.

Our client is looking for a reliable and organised individual who can help keep the school office running smoothly. Working alongside the Office Manager and supporting the Senior Leadership Team, you will be an important part of the wider school community, helping to ensure daily administrative tasks are completed efficiently and professionally.

The role will offer a varied workload, with responsibilities ranging from handling enquiries and updating pupil information to preparing documents and supporting school communications. The successful candidate will be approachable, detail-oriented and able to manage their workload effectively in a busy school environment.

Applicants should have previous experience working in a school office, good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Familiarity with school management systems is preferred.

This is a part-time position, Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, expected to continue until the end of the academic year.

Duties of a School Administrator may include:

• Welcoming parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a professional and friendly first point of contact.

• Handling incoming calls, emails, post and day-to-day enquiries.

• Updating pupil information and maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR requirements.

• Preparing and distributing letters, reports and other school documents.

• Assisting with attendance administration and maintaining accurate attendance records.

• Providing administrative support for school events, trips and activities.

• Supporting school communications by updating the website and managing text messaging systems.

• Completing general office tasks, including filing, photocopying and monitoring stationery supplies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator or Receptionist within a school setting.

• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.

• An understanding of school office procedures and administrative systems.

• Experience using school management systems such as Arbor or SIMS would be beneficial.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.

• An understanding of data protection and the importance of confidentiality.

Working for Flourish Education as a School Administrator, you will receive:

• A competitive rate of pay of up to £120 per day, depending on experience.

• Holiday pay, with 12.07% of your daily rate accrued towards your holiday pay entitlement.

• Pension contributions.

• Free safeguarding training, including Level 1, FGM and Prevent.

• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and Prevent Duty training.

• Access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• A £100 welcome bonus, paid automatically after working 10 days.

• Regular contact and ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

Location

This School Administrator role is based in Wolverhampton and is accessible from surrounding areas, including Bridgnorth, Perton and Kinver. On-site parking is also available.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.