SIMS-Savvy School Administrator (Urgent Start)

Randstad UK; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a Liverpool area school, to start urgently and support daily office operations. You will manage pupil attendance, data entry in SIMS, and act as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

The role also involves safeguarding support and handling school communications. The ideal candidate has prior UK school experience, strong IT skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a UK primary or secondary school setting.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS or equivalent school management software (Essential).
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one immediately).
• Excellent communication, strong organisational abilities and a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and attendances using SIMS.
• Front-of-House duties: greet parents, visitors and handle telephone inquiries.
• Support general administration: correspondence, newsletters, admissions and filing.
• Support safeguarding: ensure sign-in for visitors following procedures.
• Manage school parent communication platforms and related logistics.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Confidentiality

SIMS

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a Liverpool area school, to start urgently and support daily office operations. You will manage pupil attendance, data entry in SIMS, and act as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

The role also involves safeguarding support and handling school communications. The ideal candidate has prior UK school experience, strong IT skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.