Wakefield School Office Administrator – Immediate Start

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

Full-time & part-time opportunities

Working hours 8:00am–4:00pm

Dedicated education consultant support

Enhanced DBS support

Professional development opportunities

Make a difference in school community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking School Administrators to support primary schools across Wakefield. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, handling calls, emails, pupil records, and attendance tasks.

Roles are available full-time and part-time with typical hours 8:00am - 4:00pm. Competitive daily rates (£92-£105) and weekly pay, plus DBS support and ongoing consultant guidance to help you succeed in education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative, receptionist, or office-based role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems (SIMS or Arbor advantageous).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Support attendance monitoring and reporting procedures.
• Assist with admissions, registrations, and pupil documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and school events.
• Produce letters, reports, and other administrative documents.
• Support senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with school policies at all times.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the school office.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SIMS/Arbor experience

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking School Administrators to support primary schools across Wakefield. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, handling calls, emails, pupil records, and attendance tasks.

Roles are available full-time and part-time with typical hours 8:00am - 4:00pm. Competitive daily rates (£92-£105) and weekly pay, plus DBS support and ongoing consultant guidance to help you succeed in education.