School Office Administrator: SIMS/Arbor Expert (Part-Time)

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing support throughout placements

Opportunities for long-term/permanent

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a welcoming Birmingham school to recruit a School Administrator for the front office. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, handling calls and emails with a professional, confidential approach. Experience in SIMS or Arbor is preferred, with strong IT and MS Office skills.

The role is part-time, school hours, and offers temporary contract terms with competitive pay for the local market.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience within a school or education setting.
• Experience using SIMS and/or Arbor, or a strong working knowledge of school management systems.
• An excellent and professional telephone manner.
• Strong customer service skills when communicating with parents and carers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks within a busy school environment.
• A professional, approachable and positive attitude.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and external professionals.
• Answering telephone calls professionally and dealing with enquiries efficiently.
• Providing excellent customer service to parents and carers.
• Using SIMS, Arbor or other school systems to maintain accurate pupil information.
• Supporting attendance and absence administration where required.
• Managing emails, correspondence and general school enquiries.
• Updating records and maintaining accurate administrative information.
• Supporting the organisation of appointments, meetings and school events.
• Providing general administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.
• Ensuring confidential information is handled securely and professionally.

Skills

School office experience

Telephone manner

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Organisation

Time management

Handling confidential information

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

TeacherActive is partnering with a welcoming Birmingham school to recruit a School Administrator for the front office. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, handling calls and emails with a professional, confidential approach. Experience in SIMS or Arbor is preferred, with strong IT and MS Office skills.

The role is part-time, school hours, and offers temporary contract terms with competitive pay for the local market.