Secondary School Admin Role

Teaching Personnel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oulder Hill Academy in Rochdale is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join a busy school office. You will support staff, students, parents and visitors, acting as the first point of contact and maintaining accurate attendance and pupil records.

You should bring proven school environment experience, solid knowledge of SIMS/Arbor, and excellent organisational and communication skills. The role offers an immediate start in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school environment is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or similar school management systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy school office.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A professional, resilient, and proactive approach to work.
• Someone who can work independently and as part of a wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day administrative duties within the school office.
• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.
• Supporting attendance and pupil records.
• Maintaining accurate data and school records.
• Assisting with admissions, communications, and general office administration.
• Providing administrative support to school leaders and teaching staff.
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

School Admin - Oulder Hill Academy, Rochdale

Are you an experienced school administrator who thrives in a busy environment and can hit the ground running?

We are looking for a confident, highly organised, and proactive School Administrator to join the team at Oulder Hill Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator who can keep a fast-paced school office running smoothly while providing exceptional support to staff, students, parents, and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day administrative duties within the school office
• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Supporting attendance and pupil records
• Maintaining accurate data and school records
• Assisting with admissions, communications, and general office administration
• Providing administrative support to school leaders and teaching staff
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a school environment is essential
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or similar school management systems
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy school office
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A professional, resilient, and proactive approach to work
• Someone who can work independently and as part of a wider school team

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school
• Varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the daily running of the school
• Competitive daily rate based on experience
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

If you're an experienced school administrator looking for your next opportunity and have the skills and confidence to succeed in a demanding secondary school environment, we'd love to hear from you.