School Administrator - Calm, Impactful Office Leader

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on internal digital systems

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator for an outstanding Manchester secondary school. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents and senior leaders to ensure daily operations run efficiently.

The role covers front-facing enquiries, MIS records (Arbor/SIMS), attendance and safeguarding documentation, event coordination, reporting, admissions paperwork, and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable, and personable manner.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.
• Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate student records on the school MIS (Arbor/SIMS).
• Support attendance processes and safeguarding documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and SLT diaries.
• Produce reports, letters, and communications on behalf of senior leaders.
• Assist with admissions paperwork and transition documentation.
• Support school events, open evenings, and parents’ evenings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator for an outstanding Manchester secondary school. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents and senior leaders to ensure daily operations run efficiently.

The role covers front-facing enquiries, MIS records (Arbor/SIMS), attendance and safeguarding documentation, event coordination, reporting, admissions paperwork, and GDPR compliance.