School Administrator
JW-Admin-5_1778079133 Posted: 06/05/2026 Job Title: School AdministratorLocation: Greater ManchesterContract Type: FTCHours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:00pmSalary: £13-£14.50 (dependent on experience)Start Date: ASAPWe are recruiting on behalf of a client, a welcoming and well-regarded school in Greater Manchester, who are looking to appoint a School Administrator to support the day-to-day running of their busy school office.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator (or someone with strong transferable office skills) who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and can communicate professionally with pupils, parents/carers, and staff.Key Responsibilities:* Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents/carers and pupils * Managing general enquiries, messages and correspondence, ensuring queries are directed and resolved efficiently* Supporting attendance administration, including recording absences and liaising with parents/carers where required* Maintaining accurate pupil/staff records and updating school systems and databases* Preparing letters, emails and other school communications as needed* Providing administrative support to the wider team (photocopying, filing, diaries, meeting support, event coordination)* Supporting ordering/invoicing and basic finance administration in line with school procedures (where applicable)* Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times* Supporting safeguarding-related administration in line with school policiesEssential Requirements:* Previous experience in an administrative role (school experience beneficial but not essential)* Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities* High attention to detail and accurate data entry skills* Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)* A professional, calm and flexible approach, with the ability to work under pressureDesirable:* Experience working within a school or education setting* Familiarity with a school MIS such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, ScholarPack (or similar)* Experience supporting attendance, admissions or school finance processes* Understanding of safeguarding processes in an educational environmentHow to Apply:To apply, please submit your CV or call Jess on 01618869670Key words: administration, admin, reception, school reception, school administrator