School Office & Administration Lead

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wensley Fold CE Primary seeks an experienced school office administrator to support the HT, DHT and FOM. You will manage administrative, financial and organisational tasks across the school, plan and develop support services, and ensure smooth reception operations.

You will handle admissions processes, maintain pupil records in SIMS, coordinate parent visits and communications, and assist with newsletters and attendance systems. A strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in school office administration is preferable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of data protection and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative, financial and organisational processes across the school.
• Assist with planning and development of support services.
• Manage reception duties and visitor sign-in/out.
• Support admissions, including Nursery and parent visits.
• Maintain pupil records and SIMS data.
• Coordinate paperwork for parent consultations and school events.
• Produce standard letters, newsletters and reports for HT and senior staff.
• Support attendance systems and distribution of post.

Skills

Office administration

Communication skills

Data protection

Tools

SIMS

MS Office

Job description

Wensley Fold CE Primary seeks an experienced school office administrator to support the HT, DHT and FOM. You will manage administrative, financial and organisational tasks across the school, plan and develop support services, and ensure smooth reception operations.

You will handle admissions processes, maintain pupil records in SIMS, coordinate parent visits and communications, and assist with newsletters and attendance systems. A strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.