School Administrator - Secondary School
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Pay: £100-£120 per day, dependent on prior experience
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a Secondary School in Oldham who are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator to join their busy administration team as soon as possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education administrator who understands the pace and demands of working within a secondary school environment and can provide reliable, professional administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and the wider school community.
The Role
As a School Administrator, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school office, ensuring that administrative processes are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with school procedures.
The successful candidate will be confident working in a busy school environment, able to prioritise competing demands and comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.
Typical responsibilities may include:
Providing efficient administrative support to the school and its staff
Managing general school office enquiries by telephone, email and in person
Maintaining accurate pupil and school records
Updating and managing information on the school's Management Information System (MIS)
Supporting with attendance and pupil administration
Processing documentation and maintaining confidential records
Liaising professionally with pupils, parents, teachers and external agencies
Assisting with admissions, transfers and general pupil information
Supporting school staff with administrative tasks and correspondence
Preparing reports, letters, documents and other school communications
Maintaining accurate databases and spreadsheets
Assisting with school events, meetings and administrative arrangements
Following school policies and procedures, particularly regarding confidentiality and safeguarding
Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school office
Essential Experience
Please note: applicants will only be considered if they have previous experience working within a school or education setting.
We are specifically looking for candidates who understand the unique requirements of school administration and have experience working with pupils, staff and parents in an educational environment.
Previous experience as a School Administrator, School Secretary, School Office Administrator, Academy Administrator, Education Administrator, Attendance Administrator, Data Administrator or similar would be highly relevant.
Experience using a school Management Information System is also highly desirable, particularly:
Bromcom
SIMS
Arbor
Candidates with strong MIS experience who can demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new school systems are also encouraged to apply.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful School Administrator will be:
Experienced in a school or education environment
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident using IT and school administration systems
Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
Professional and approachable when dealing with pupils, parents and staff
Able to work calmly and effectively in a busy school office
A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Reliable, proactive and able to use initiative
Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Familiar with the procedures and expectations of working within a secondary school
What the Role Offers
£100-£120 per day, depending on previous experience
Immediate/ASAP start
A role within a Secondary School in Oldham
The opportunity to work as part of an established school administration team
Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment
Access to further opportunities across schools and education settings
Apply Now
If you are an experienced School Administrator with previous experience working within education and are available to start ASAP, we would be keen to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to:
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.
Please note: due to the specific requirements of this vacancy, applications from candidates without previous school or education-sector experience will not be considered
