School Office Administrator — Proactive, Organized & CPD‑Ready

TeacherActive; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to consultants 24/7

CPD courses through My-Progression

Competitive rates of pay

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a diverse secondary school in Cardiff to recruit a full-time School Administrator from September. You will support the school office and act as the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, handling varied administrative duties with professionalism.

The role emphasises strong organisation, communication and a proactive approach in a busy school environment. Training and ongoing CPD are available through the agency, with competitive rates of pay.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment.
• Experience in school administration is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with school management systems such as SIMS, Arbour or similar.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A professional, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the school office.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for staff, students and visitors.
• Support the wider school team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with routine admin processes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Tools

SIMS

Arbour

Job description

TeacherActive is partnering with a diverse secondary school in Cardiff to recruit a full-time School Administrator from September. You will support the school office and act as the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, handling varied administrative duties with professionalism.

The role emphasises strong organisation, communication and a proactive approach in a busy school environment. Training and ongoing CPD are available through the agency, with competitive rates of pay.