School Administrator – Secondary School – Leicester

Marchant Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is working with a Leicester secondary school to recruit a reliable School Administrator who can support the school office and ensure day-to-day processes run smoothly. The role involves handling telephone calls, responding to emails, welcoming visitors and directing enquiries, and maintaining accurate pupil and staff records.

You will assist with the preparation of letters, forms, reports and other school documentation, plus admissions and transfers as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, reception, customer service or similar office-based roles.
• School environment experience is beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with databases and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails, welcome visitors and direct enquiries.
• Maintain accurate pupil and staff records and assist with admissions and transfers.
• Prepare letters, forms, reports and other school documentation.
• Organise meetings, appointments and school events and maintain filing systems.
• Support office with ordering stationery and general supplies.
• Provide administrative assistance to teaching staff and senior leaders while handling confidential information.

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

School Administrator – Secondary School – Leicester

Location: Leicester

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is working with a Secondary School in Leicester to recruit a reliable and organised School Administrator. The school is seeking a professional administrator who can provide effective support across the school office and help ensure day-to-day administrative processes are completed efficiently.

The successful candidate will work with teaching staff, senior leaders, pupils, parents and visitors, providing a friendly and professional service while maintaining accurate school records.

The Role

The School Administrator will provide general administrative support across the school and help ensure the office operates smoothly throughout the school day.

The role will involve answering telephone calls, responding to emails, welcoming visitors and directing enquiries to the appropriate member of staff. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records and assist with the preparation of letters, forms, reports and other school documentation.

The School Administrator will support pupil administration, including maintaining pupil records, updating databases and assisting with admissions and transfers when required. They may also support attendance administration and follow up on information provided by parents and carers.

The role will involve organising meetings, appointments and school events, as well as maintaining effective filing systems and ensuring important documentation is easily accessible. The successful candidate will also assist with ordering stationery and general office supplies.

Working closely with colleagues across the school, the Administrator will provide general administrative assistance to teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders. They will be expected to handle confidential information appropriately and follow the school's data protection and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in administration, reception, customer service or a similar office-based position. Experience within a school environment would be beneficial.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful applicant should be confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable working with databases and administrative systems.

The school is looking for someone who is approachable, professional and able to manage competing priorities. A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team are also important.

What the School Offers

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a secondary school where the successful candidate will have a varied administrative role and regular interaction with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.