School Administrator – Elite Secondary School - Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on internal digital systems

Job summary

We are seeking a School Administrator to join a Birmingham-based secondary school. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents, and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and professionally.

Join a forward-thinking team with a focus on safeguarding, GDPR compliance, and efficient digital systems. The role offers training on internal tools, a full-time contract, ASAP start, and the chance to contribute to a high-performing

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
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Arbor/SIMS

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

About the School

We are a thriving 11–18 Outstanding secondary school in Birmingham, recognised for our high academic standards, strong pastoral support, and inclusive ethos. Our students are motivated, respectful, and ambitious, and we pride ourselves on providing a calm, purposeful learning environment.

Our forward-thinking leadership team fosters professional development, collaboration, and open communication. With modern teaching facilities, a dedicated Sixth Form centre, pastoral hubs, and efficient digital systems, our school offers an exceptional environment for both students and staff.

Role Overview

We are seeking a School Administrator to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents, and senior leaders, ensuring that daily operations run efficiently and professionally.

Key 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
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Candidate Requirements

• 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

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive, structured, and fast-paced administrative team
• Work in a school with excellent student outcomes and behaviour
• Receive training on all internal digital systems
• Contribute to a school culture that values reliability, positivity, and initiative