School Administrator - Secondary School - Doncaster

Marchant Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a highly organized School Administrator for a busy secondary school in Doncaster. You will provide reliable, efficient support to students, parents and staff from the main office, handling correspondence and records with discretion.

Duties include attendance or admissions processes, updating databases and MIS, and organising meetings. You will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Experience in school administration desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and databases.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the professional first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails.
• Maintain databases and manage management information systems.
• Support attendance administration and admissions when required.
• Organise meetings and appointments; assist with school events.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure records are secure.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

School Administrator - Secondary School - Doncaster

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

A busy and well-established Secondary School in Doncaster is seeking a highly organised School Administrator to join its administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a people-focused environment and can provide a reliable, efficient service to students, parents and staff.

School Administrator Role

Doncaster

As soon as possible start

Working within the school's main office

Providing administrative support across the school

Managing correspondence, records and enquiries

Supporting staff, students and families

Paid to scale

The successful School Administrator will have a varied workload and will need to be comfortable moving between different tasks throughout the day.

You will act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and members of the wider school community. This means answering telephone calls, responding to emails and dealing with enquiries in a professional and helpful manner.

You will also support the administration of student records, ensuring information is accurate and updated promptly. This may include maintaining databases, processing forms, preparing documentation and supporting attendance or admissions processes.

The role requires excellent organisation. You may have several tasks to manage at once, particularly during busy periods of the school year. You will need to understand priorities, meet deadlines and ensure important tasks are not overlooked.

You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, senior leaders and other members of the administrative team. Good communication and the ability to build positive working relationships will therefore be important.

School Administrator - School Information

This Secondary School in Doncaster is committed to providing students with a supportive and ambitious learning environment.

The school serves a diverse community and places importance on high standards, student wellbeing and positive relationships. Students are encouraged to develop academically while also building the confidence and independence needed for life beyond school.

The administration team provides essential support to the wider school. Efficient communication and accurate records allow teachers and senior staff to focus on supporting students effectively.

The successful School Administrator will therefore have an important role in the day-to-day operation of the school. You will work across different areas and will need to respond positively when priorities change.

The school values staff who are dependable, organised and approachable. You will be expected to take responsibility for your work and use initiative when dealing with routine administrative matters.

School Administrator - Key Responsibilities

• Act as a professional first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails.
• Deal with general administrative enquiries.
• Welcome visitors and follow school procedures.
• Update databases and management information systems.
• Process forms and administrative documentation.
• Prepare letters and correspondence.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Support attendance administration.
• Assist with admissions where required.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers.
• Support teachers and senior leaders with administration.
• Organise meetings and appointments.
• Assist with school events and activities.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure records are kept accurately and securely.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

School Administrator - Experience and Requirements

• Previous administrative experience.
• School administration experience is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to communicate confidently with parents and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to contribute positively to a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate DBS, safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

School Administrator - Secondary School - Doncaster Doncaster, England, United Kingdom