Supply School Administrator

Academics; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible assignments

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Canterbury is seeking experienced School Administrators to join our supply team, providing flexible daily and short-term admin support across local schools. You will manage reception, handle MIS records, support admissions and attendance, and prepare letters and correspondence, all while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or you must be willing to obtain one; prior school experience and strong organisational skills

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or education setting is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors to the school.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Dealing professionally with parents, pupils and staff.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and school records.
• Processing attendance information and following up on absences.
• Updating the school's MIS.
• Supporting admissions and new pupil registrations.
• Preparing letters, documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with general school administration and office duties.
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Supporting the wider school office team during busy periods.

Skills

School administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Supply School Administrator - Canterbury

Flexible Supply Work | Daily & Short-Term Assignments | Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities

Academics Ltd are currently recruiting experienced School Administrators to join our supply team, supporting schools across the South East with short-term, daily and longer-term administration requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced school office professionals who are looking for flexible work, want to gain experience across different school environments, or are available to support schools at short notice.

The Role

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors to the school.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Dealing professionally with parents, pupils and staff.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and school records.
• Processing attendance information and following up on absences.
• Updating the school's Management Information System (MIS).
• Supporting admissions and new pupil registrations.
• Preparing letters, documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with general school administration and office duties.
• Supporting the wider school office team during busy periods.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures at all times.

About You

• Previous experience working within a school or education setting.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments and systems.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a wider school team.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or you must be willing to obtain one.

Why Join Our Supply Team?

• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Daily, short-term and longer-term assignments available.
• Opportunities to work across a range of welcoming schools.
• Potential to secure permanent positions through temporary placements.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from your Academics Ltd consultant.
• Regular opportunities throughout the academic year.
• A simple way to keep working while looking for your next permanent position.Whether you're available for occasional days, looking for regular supply work or seeking a longer-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy