School Office Administrator

Remedy Recruitment Group; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Support from Remedy team

Welcoming school environment

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced School Administrator in Brentwood to join a busy school office. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for an organised and reliable administrator looking to secure a long-term position within a school environment.

You will support day-to-day office operations, manage pupil records, use the MIS, handle calls and emails, and assist with safeguarding and data protection procedures. Salary is paid hourly with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school office - essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to communicate with parents, pupils, staff and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of general school administration duties.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school information.
• Updating and retrieving information using the school's MIS.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries. Supporting attendance, admissions and other pupil administration.
• Preparing letters, reports, documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining organised filing and administrative systems.
• Processing paperwork and supporting the smooth flow of information around the school.
• Assisting with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
• Providing administrative support to teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Dealing with confidential information appropriately and professionally.
• Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures are followed.

Skills

School office experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Remedy are currently working with a welcoming and supportive school in Brentwood who are looking to appoint an experienced School Administrator to join their busy office team.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for an organised and reliable administrator looking to secure a long-term position within a school environment.

About the Role

As part of the school's administration team, you will provide vital support with the day-to-day running of the school office. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a range of general school administration duties.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school information.
• Updating and retrieving information using the school's MIS.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.Supporting attendance, admissions and other pupil administration.
• Preparing letters, reports, documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining organised filing and administrative systems.
• Processing paperwork and supporting the smooth flow of information around the school.
• Assisting with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
• Providing administrative support to teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Dealing with confidential information appropriately and professionally.
• Ensuring all safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures are followed.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a school office - essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to communicate with parents, pupils, staff and external contacts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload.
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school setting.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Pay from £15 - £17 per hour.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing support from the Remedy team throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to develop your career within school administration.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.