School Administrator - Secondary School

AMA Admin; Hope; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Fast-track compliance

Flexible days and hours

CPD courses available

Free PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

School network access

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a School Administrator to join a partner secondary school in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis, ASAP. You will provide day-to-day admin support, act as the first point of contact, manage records, and help with attendance and communications. A safeguarding focus and Enhanced DBS (Update Service) are expected.

Training and progression are available through Milk Education. The role suits an organised, reliable administrator with school experience or strong

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Milk Education).

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the school office and wider staff team.
• Acting as a first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to enquiries, and dealing with correspondence professionally.
• Maintaining accurate student and school records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Supporting with attendance administration and following up on absences where required.
• Preparing documents, letters, reports, and other school communications.
• Using school systems and databases to record and retrieve information.
• Supporting the organisation of meetings, appointments, and school events.
• Handling confidential information appropriately and in line with school policies.
• Assisting with general office duties to support the smooth running of the school.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Multitasking

Safeguarding commitment

DBS (Update Service)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator - Secondary School

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a School Administrator to join one of our partner secondary schools in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

This is a great opportunity for an organised and reliable administrator to become an important part of a busy school office. You'll work alongside teaching staff, senior leaders, students, parents, and external contacts, helping to keep the day-to-day running of the school organised and efficient. The role would suit someone with previous school administration experience, as well as candidates with strong administrative skills looking to move into education.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the school office and wider staff team.
• Acting as a first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to enquiries, and dealing with correspondence professionally.
• Maintaining accurate student and school records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Supporting with attendance administration and following up on absences where required.
• Preparing documents, letters, reports, and other school communications.
• Using school systems and databases to record and retrieve information.
• Supporting the organisation of meetings, appointments, and school events.
• Handling confidential information appropriately and in line with school policies.
• Assisting with general office duties to support the smooth running of the school.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional and approachable manner when dealing with students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Milk Education).

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover note