Senior School Administrator - Secondary

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Cambridge secondary school to recruit a proactive School Administrator. You will manage student records, handle enquiries, support admissions and assist with meetings, ensuring the school office runs smoothly throughout the academic year.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills and discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support in a school or office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Arbor, Bromcom or SIMS desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Professional and approachable manner with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to general email enquiries.
• Update the school's management information system.
• Support admissions, transfers and student leavers.
• Assist with attendance administration.
• Prepare letters, reports and general correspondence.
• Organise meetings and maintain administrative calendars.
• Maintain confidential paper and electronic records.
• Support educational visits and school events.
• Assist with examinations and assessment administration where required.
• Monitor office supplies and assist with ordering.
• Support senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks.
• Follow safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Ensure the reception and office areas remain professional and welcoming.

Skills

Administration experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Professionalism

Independence

Safeguarding & welfare

Tools

Arbor

Bromcom

SIMS

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Cambridge secondary school to recruit a proactive School Administrator. You will manage student records, handle enquiries, support admissions and assist with meetings, ensuring the school office runs smoothly throughout the academic year.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills and discretion with confidential information.