Job Description:

School Administrator

Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover
Hours: Full‑time, term time - 8.30am - 4.30pm

We are looking for a confident communicator, and someone who enjoys working in a busy school office environment. This is a varied, fast‑paced role supporting staff, parents, visitors, and children.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Front Office / Reception

• Answering incoming calls and managing messages
• Greeting parents at the office window
• Providing a helpful and professional first point of contact
• Responding to parent enquiries in person, by phone, and by email

Pupil Support

• Interacting with children throughout the school day
• Providing basic first aid (training can be provided)
• Supporting children who attend the office with questions or issues

Administration

• Using SIMS to update student records, attendance and data (SIMS experience preferred, not essential)
• Completing general admin tasks - filing, printing, emails, data entry
• Updating spreadsheets and maintaining accurate information
• Preparing letters, reports, and communication to parents
• Managing attendance registers and monitoring absences

School Operations

• Organising school trips and events
• Booking coaches
• Preparing lists, collecting forms, chasing permissions
• Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies, and service providers
• Supporting the wider admin team and senior leadership when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Fast learner, able to pick up systems quickly
• Experience with SIMS is highly advantageous
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets)
• Confident speaking with parents, staff, and children
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to handle a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Friendly, calm, and professional manner
• Works well independently and as part of a team

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to complete one
• Must be able to commit until January 2027
• Comfortable working with children and handling first-aid situations

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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