School Administrator. Job in Leigh Education & Training Jobs

Premier Education Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational service provider is seeking a temporary School Administrator for a full-time role in the Leigh area. The ideal candidate will be the first point of call for parents and staff, managing enquiries and supporting office operations. Essential qualifications include experience in an educational setting, excellent communication skills, and a strong grasp of ICT systems. Immediate start available with a pay rate of £13-15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office is essential.
• Ability to prioritise and deal with multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of call for parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Assist in day-to-day tasks such as answering the phone and helping with enquiries.
• Use the school database for dealing with registers and pupil absence.

Skills

Experience working as an Administrator in a school setting

Excellent ICT skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics

Administration qualification or working towards one

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Overview

School Administrator — Temporary basis, pending recruitment to the role. Immediate start. Leigh area. Full time Mon-Fri full days. £13-15 per hour. Experience in a school office is essential. Experience with Arbor highly desirable.

Role and responsibilities

Premier Education are recruiting for a school administrator to work in a secondary school in the Leigh area starting as soon as possible on a full-time temporary basis. As an administrator you will be the first point of call for parents, staff and outside agencies when visiting the school and this role offers the opportunity to become part of a busy office team who deliver exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will work alongside the office manager, the Headteacher and Finance team assisting in day-to-day tasks such as answering the phone, helping with enquiries, using the school database, dealing with registers and pupil absence.

Ideal candidates will have

• Experience working as an Administrator in a school setting
• The ability to prioritise and deal with multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Excellent ICT skills, Arbor experienced ideal but SIMS considered
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics and an Administration qualification or be working towards one

About Premier Education

Premier Education has been working with schools in and around Manchester since 2001. We have a reputation for excellence, honesty and professionalism based on delivery of a quality service to both our candidates and our schools.

Location and diversity

We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and surrounding areas, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, which may be a better match.