School Administrator – Elite Secondary School - Brighton

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

Job summary

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

The role involves managing inquiries, maintaining student records (Arbor/SIMS), supporting attendance and safeguarding, coordinating meetings, and assisting with admissions and events. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience (school experience desirable but not essential).
• 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.

Tools

Arbor/SIMS MIS

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 Brighton, 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

• Previous administration experience (school experience desirable but not essential)
• 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