Supply School Administrator

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in the South East is seeking experienced School Administrators to support schools across Medway with flexible daily, short-term, and longer-term administration needs.

You will manage reception, handle calls and emails, maintain records, support MIS and admissions, and assist with general office duties across multiple schools. DBS Update Service is required or candidates must obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in 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.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments and systems.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Confident to work independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or willingness to obtain one.

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.
• Supporting the wider school office team during busy periods.
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Supply School Administrator - Medway

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

We are looking for candidates who have:

• 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.