Secondary School Support Administrator / PA
Location: Oldham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 15:50
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
My client is looking for an experienced and highly organised School Administrator / PA to join a busy secondary school in Oldham. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining general administrative duties with more specialised support around attendance, exclusions, and suspensions.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, while also working closely with senior staff to ensure processes are managed efficiently and in line with school policies.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school office and senior leadership team
Act as a first point of contact for staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders, both in person and via phone/email
Maintain accurate student records and ensure all data is updated in line with school systems and procedures
Support attendance monitoring, including tracking absences, following up on concerns, and producing reports
Assist with the administration of exclusions and suspensions, ensuring documentation is accurate, confidential, and compliant with policies
Prepare correspondence, reports, and documentation on behalf of senior staff
Provide PA support, including diary management, arranging meetings, and taking minutes where required
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Support wider school operations with additional administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
Previous experience working within a school environment is essential
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
Confident using school management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment
Professional, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
A calm and approachable manner, with the ability to deal sensitively with confidential matters
About You
You are an experienced school administrator who understands the demands of a fast-paced education environment. You are proactive, dependable, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build positive relationships with staff, students, and parents alike.
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