Supply School Administrator

Academics; Dartford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking experienced School Administrators to join our supply team across the South East, delivering short-term and longer-term administration support in a variety of schools.

Ideal candidates will have strong administrative and organisational skills, experience in school offices, and familiarity with MIS systems. An Enhanced DBS on Update Service is required or willingness to obtain one. Flexible, reliable, and professional.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a school or education setting.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments and systems.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and greet visitors to the school.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails.
• Maintain accurate pupil and school records.
• Process attendance information and follow up on absences.
• Update the school's MIS.
• Support admissions and new pupil registrations.
• Prepare letters, documents and correspondence.
• Assist with general school administration and office duties.
• Support the wider school office team during busy periods.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Supply School Administrator - Dartford

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

As a Supply School Administrator, you could be supporting schools with a variety of office-based duties, including:

• 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.