Student Support Administrator

Veritas Education Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Wakefield is seeking a highly organized School Administrator to support school operations. In this pivotal role, you will manage student reception, oversee attendance processes, and provide administrative support while liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in school administration, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in IT systems with a preference for SIMS experience. This role promotes a supportive team environment and offers the chance to make a real impact on student success.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact student success

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school administration role.
• Strong knowledge of attendance procedures and systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in IT systems and school management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage student reception, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact.
• Oversee attendance processes, ensuring accurate recording and reporting.
• Deliver high-quality administrative support across the school.
• Liaise effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

SIMS

Job description

School Administrator / Student Reception

Location: Wakefield
Contract: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive School Administrator to work in schools across Wakefield. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office and supporting staff, students, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage student reception, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact.
• Oversee attendance processes, ensuring accurate recording and reporting.
• Deliver high‑quality administrative support across the school, including handling correspondence, maintaining records, and supporting operational needs.
• Liaise effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a school administration role.
• Strong knowledge of attendance procedures and systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in IT systems and school management software (SIMS experience desirable).

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on student success and school operations.
• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'