SIMS Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SIMS Administrator for full-time positions in secondary schools across the London Borough of Merton. The role involves managing student records, supporting school operations, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with SIMS, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to working in a collaborative school setting. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Welcoming and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Stable full-time role

Qualifications

• Proven experience using SIMS in a secondary school setting.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate student records using SIMS.
• Produce reports and data analysis for school operations.
• Support admissions, attendance, timetabling, and assessments.

Skills

Experience using SIMS

Organisational skills

Data protection compliance

Communication skills

Proactivity and adaptability

Job description

SIMS Administrator

Full-time 5 days per week at secondary schools across the London Borough of Merton.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised SIMS Administrator to join a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Merton. This is a full-time, five-day-per-week role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys being at the heart of school operations.

These schools pride themselves on being supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking, with a strong commitment to staff development and progression.

The Role

As a SIMS Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate management of student data and school systems. Working closely with senior leaders, office staff, and teaching teams, you will support the effective day-to-day running of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining accurate student records using SIMS
• Producing reports, data analysis, and census returns
• Supporting admissions, attendance, timetabling, and assessments
• Ensuring data protection and compliance with GDPR
• Providing administrative support to senior leadership and pastoral teams
• Acting as a point of contact for data-related queries within the school

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience using SIMS in a secondary school setting
• Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Can work confidently with sensitive and confidential information
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, students, and parents
• Is proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently
• Enjoys being part of a supportive school community

What the Schools Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to work across a variety of secondary school settings in Merton
• Strong leadership teams who value and invest in support staff
• Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for progression
• A stable, full-time role with consistency and structure

If you are an experienced SIMS Administrator looking for a rewarding full-time role within supportive secondary schools that value your expertise and offer room to grow, we would love to hear from you.