Secondary School Office Administrator

Academics Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Secondary School Office Administrator in Halifax. The role involves providing administrative support, maintaining pupil records, and coordinating with staff. Required skills include experience in a school setting, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities. This temporary opportunity offers competitive daily pay and the chance to work in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexibility to suit your lifestyle

Access to ongoing CPD and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office or educational setting is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to senior leadership, teachers, and staff.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records using school management systems.
• Coordinating with external agencies and suppliers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Secondary School Office Administrator
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Company: Academics Ltd - Education Recruitment Specialists
Job Type: Temporary/Long-term Supply
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025
Salary: 90 - 110 per day (depending on experience)

Are you an organised and efficient administrator with experience working in a school setting? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Academics, a leading education supply agency, is currently seeking a Secondary School Office Administrator to join one of our partner schools in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, personable, and detail-oriented individual looking to support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy secondary school office.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to senior leadership, teachers, and support staff
• Answering and directing calls, responding to emails, and greeting visitors
• Maintaining accurate pupil records using SIMS or similar school management systems
• Assisting with attendance monitoring and reporting
• Supporting with school communications, letters, newsletters, and notices
• Managing and updating school databases and filing systems
• Coordinating with external agencies and suppliers where required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a school office or educational setting is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with SIMS (School Information Management System) is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through Academics)

Why Join Academics?

• Competitive daily pay
• Flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Access to ongoing CPD and support from education recruitment specialists
• Opportunity to work in a variety of supportive and welcoming school environments

If you are passionate about education and skilled in administration, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

For application specifics and contact details, please refer to the official posting. If you would like to hear about interim and/or permanent roles, please send your CV to the appropriate contact as provided by the employer.

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