School Operations & Administration Coordinator

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a thriving 11-18 Outstanding secondary school in Sheffield to recruit a School Administrator. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run efficiently.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable, and personable manner.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally
• Maintain accurate student records on the school MIS (Arbor/SIMS)
• Support attendance processes and safeguarding documentation
• Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and SLT diaries
• Produce reports, letters, and communications on behalf of senior leaders
• Assist with admissions paperwork and transition documentation
• Support school events, open evenings, and parents' evenings
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a thriving 11-18 Outstanding secondary school in Sheffield to recruit a School Administrator. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run efficiently.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.