School Office Administrator & Data Champion

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Job summary

Oakfield Academy is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join the school office team in Frome. The role supports the Office Manager with recruitment admin, onboarding, personnel records and the SCR, while handling purchases, invoices and routine payroll tasks.

You will manage the MIS (Arbor/SIMS), data entry, census returns, admissions and attendance logging, ensuring GDPR compliance. The role includes reception coverage and a professional, discreet approach in a busy school

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a PA, secretarial or senior administrative role
• RSA III or equivalent qualification in word processing/typing
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements
• Experience with HR tasks, payroll or office management
• Experience with MIS systems (Arbor/SIMS) is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager with recruitment administration and onboarding
• Maintain personnel records and the SCR
• Process purchase orders, invoices and petty cash reconciliations
• Manage the MIS (Arbor/SIMS) data entry and census returns
• Provide reception support and handle staff pay/enquiries
• Assist with attendance logging and admissions where required

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Education

RSA III (word processing/typing)

Tools

Arbor/SIMS MIS

Job description

Oakfield Academy is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join the school office team in Frome. The role supports the Office Manager with recruitment admin, onboarding, personnel records and the SCR, while handling purchases, invoices and routine payroll tasks.

You will manage the MIS (Arbor/SIMS), data entry, census returns, admissions and attendance logging, ensuring GDPR compliance. The role includes reception coverage and a professional, discreet approach in a busy school