Temporary School Administrator

Office Angels; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 34,922,000 - 37,608,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a dedicated Temporary School Administrator near Brentwood to join a well-established educational setting. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (37.5 hours weekly) with a pay rate of £13–£14 per hour and a September start (4/8 weeks).

Key duties include greeting staff and visitors, maintaining records, and providing clerical support. DBS checks, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication are essential, with a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset and

Qualifications

• DBS on file or willing to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate student records and update the college's management systems.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff across the college.
• Prepare and distribute letters, reports, forms and other documentation.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries in a professional and efficient manner.
• Carry out general office duties, including filing, data entry and correspondence management.
• Support student admissions, attendance administration and the smooth day-to-day running of the college office.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and all tasks are completed in line with college policies and procedures.

Skills

DBS check

Admin experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Telephone manner

Time management

Teamwork

Proactive

Job description

Temporary School Administrator
Near to Brentwood
Monday - Friday, | 8am-4.30pm | 37.5 Hours
£13 - £14 per hour
Starts 2nd September (4/8 weeks)

Our wonderful client, a well-established educational setting, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or further develop their career within education.

Duties:

• Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external agencies
• Maintain accurate student records and update the college's management systems
• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff across the college
• Prepare and distribute letters, reports, forms and other documentation
• Handle telephone and email enquiries in a professional and efficient manner
• Carry out general office duties, including filing, data entry and correspondence management
• Support student admissions, attendance administration and the smooth day-to-day running of the college office
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and all tasks are completed in line with college policies and procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

• DBS on file or willing to undergo a DBS check
• Previous administration experience is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of tasks and processes