Term-Time School Administrator & Reception Lead

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Term-time hours

Supportive environment

CPD & training

Planning tools

Wellbeing support

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for a School Administrator to join a Secondary School in the Gateshead area. This term-time role starts ASAP and suits someone with strong organisational skills and experience in a busy school office.

Responsibilities include managing the reception, answering calls and emails, maintaining pupil and staff records, supporting attendance reporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies. DBS required or willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office or busy administrative environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident IT skills, including use of school systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception area and acting as the first point of contact.
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records.
• Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Assisting with general administrative duties including filing and data entry.
• Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

IT skills

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting for a School Administrator to join a Secondary School in the Gateshead area. This term-time role starts ASAP and suits someone with strong organisational skills and experience in a busy school office.

Responsibilities include managing the reception, answering calls and emails, maintaining pupil and staff records, supporting attendance reporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies. DBS required or willing to apply.