Senior School Administrator - Castle Bromwich

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, is seeking a Senior School Administrator to oversee the smooth operation of the school office and provide essential administrative support to staff, parents and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring proven school admin experience, be a confident people manager, proficient with MS Office and school management systems, and able to prioritise in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school administration role is essential.
• Experience in a senior administrative position or staff management is highly desirable.
• Confident managing and supporting a team of administrative staff.
• Experience using Bromcom and/or iTrent would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• A DBS on the Update Service is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional, approachable and confident dealing with staff, parents and senior leadership.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership and school management.
• Managing and supporting office staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and managing enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Supporting attendance, admissions and general school administration.
• Using school management systems to maintain records and support daily operations.
• Assisting with HR administration, staff records and general personnel duties.
• Ensuring the office operates professionally and efficiently at all times.

Skills

School administration experience

Team management

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Tools

Bromcom

iTrent

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Castle Bromwich?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a Senior School Administrator to join a welcoming and busy educational setting in Castle Bromwich.

We are looking for a confident, proactive and reliable individual with previous experience working within a school environment, who can oversee the smooth running of the school office and provide essential administrative support to staff, parents and senior leadership.

The Role:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership and school management.
• Managing and supporting office staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and managing enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Supporting attendance, admissions and general school administration.
• Using school management systems to maintain records and support daily operations.
• Assisting with HR administration, staff records and general personnel duties.
• Ensuring the office operates professionally and efficiently at all times.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a school administration role is essential.
• Experience in a senior administrative position or staff management is highly desirable.
• Confident managing and supporting a team of administrative staff.
• Experience using Bromcom and/or iTrent would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• A DBS on the Update Service is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional, approachable and confident dealing with staff, parents and senior leadership.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the wider school team.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities to work within local schools.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• A friendly and supportive recruitment team.
• Opportunities for ongoing work and future placements.
• Competitive rates of pay.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.