SEN School Administrator — Flexible Hours & PD

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Flexible working opportunities

CPD via Affinity Academy

Safeguarding training provided

Refer-a-Friend bonus £200

Online timesheets/pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a highly organised School Administrator to support daily operations at a SEN school in Nottingham. You will act as a key contact for staff, pupils, parents and visitors, ensuring accurate records and efficient administration.

Essential experience includes managing reception, completing admin tasks, and maintaining safeguarding documentation. The role requires discretion, teamwork and a professional approach in a fast-paced educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office-based experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with accuracy.
• Professional and friendly approach when dealing with staff, pupils and parents.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to SLT and school staff.
• Manage reception and act as first point of contact for visitors.
• Answer phone and email inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain pupil records and MIS databases.
• Process attendance information and support attendance monitoring.
• Prepare letters, reports, meeting minutes and other documentation.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and leavers administration.
• Maintain safeguarding records and confidential files.
• Coordinate meetings and school events.
• Process orders, invoices and other financial admin duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, GDPR and confidentiality.
• Provide general admin support to ensure smooth office operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking a highly organised School Administrator to support daily operations at a SEN school in Nottingham. You will act as a key contact for staff, pupils, parents and visitors, ensuring accurate records and efficient administration.

Essential experience includes managing reception, completing admin tasks, and maintaining safeguarding documentation. The role requires discretion, teamwork and a professional approach in a fast-paced educational environment.