Experienced School Administrator
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start
We are seeking an organised, proactive and experienced School Administrator to join a busy and supportive school office.
This is a key role at the heart of the school, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering a warm, professional first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of functions including attendance, admissions, communication, data management and general office duties. You will work closely with senior staff and the wider office team to maintain efficient systems and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide front-of-house support including reception duties, enquiries and communication
* Maintain accurate records, databases and pupil information systems (SIMS/Arbor experience desirable)
* Support attendance monitoring and follow-up processes
* Assist with admissions, parent communication and school correspondence
* Prepare documentation, reports and meeting materials
* Manage incoming calls, emails and visitor handling with professionalism
* Support financial and administrative tasks as required (e.g., invoicing, ordering, petty cash)
* Uphold safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality procedures at all times
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience working in a school office or education-based administrative role
* DBS on the Update Service – essential for immediate start
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to multitask, prioritise and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* High attention to detail with accurate record-keeping skills
* Professional, calm and customer-focused approach
* A team player with a flexible and proactive attitude
What We Offer
* A welcoming and supportive school community
* A well-organised office team with strong leadership
* Opportunities for training and further development
* A varied and rewarding role with real impact on daily school life
If you are an experienced School Administrator ready to take on a busy and fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a school where your skills and professionalism truly matter.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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