School Office Administrator - Temp-to-Perm, Start ASAP

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Brentwood-based school is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join the busy office team. The role is full-time with hourly pay of 15–17 and temp-to-perm progression, starting ASAP.

You will manage general school admin tasks, maintain pupil records, handle calls/emails, and support attendance and admissions, using SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom MIS. Ideal candidates will have school office experience, excellent organisation and communication skills, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and handling routine office duties.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities in a school setting.
• Proficiency with school management information systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom).
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Professional and proactive approach with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of general school administration tasks.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and school information.
• Update and retrieve information using the school's MIS.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Support attendance, admissions and pupil administration.
• Prepare letters, reports and other documents.
• Maintain filing and administrative systems.
• Coordinate post, deliveries and office tasks.
• Provide admin support to teaching staff and SLT.
• Handle confidential information professionally.

Skills

School administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Priority management

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

MIS

Job description

Confidential Brentwood-based school is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join the busy office team. The role is full-time with hourly pay of 15–17 and temp-to-perm progression, starting ASAP.

You will manage general school admin tasks, maintain pupil records, handle calls/emails, and support attendance and admissions, using SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom MIS. Ideal candidates will have school office experience, excellent organisation and communication skills, and a proactive approach.