Administrator / Administration Assistant An excellent opportunity for an organised and professional Office Administrator to support front-of-house, reception, and administrative services within a busy secondary education environment, ensuring efficient daily operations and outstanding customer service. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Office Administrator, Receptionist, Clerical Assistant, Office Support, School Administrator SALARY: £25,186 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £21,601 per annum Benefits LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only) WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am 3:30pm (term time only - 39 weeks) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / Administration Assistant to join a growing and forward-thinking secondary education setting during an exciting period of development. As an Administrator / Administration Assistant you will play a key role in providing reception, administrative, and pastoral support, acting as a central point of contact for students, staff, and visitors while maintaining accurate records and systems. The Administrator / Administration Assistant role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute directly to a positive and welcoming school environment that supports student wellbeing and achievement. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Administrator / Administration Assistant include: Reception and Switchboard Support: Providing a professional front-of-house and telephone service Visitor and Staff Management: Maintaining electronic sign-in systems in line with safeguarding and fire procedures Administrative Systems Support: Updating booking systems, telephone lists, and electronic records Student and Staff Liaison: Assisting with locating students and staff and responding to enquiries efficiently Attendance Administration: Supporting daily attendance processes and producing punctuality and attendance data Pastoral Support Assistance: Assisting with pastoral and student welfare systems SIMS Administration: Producing timetables, reports, class lists, and related documentation Data and Filing Management: Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems Team Support: Providing administrative cover during staff absence and supporting wider office functions First Aid Support: Holding a First Aid certificate and providing medical room cover when required CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Previous experience in an administrative, reception, or office support role Strong communication and customer service skills Experience using office systems such as Word processing, data entry, and electronic records Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail Ability to manage confidential information appropriately A professional, welcoming, and flexible approach to work DESIRABLE Experience within an education or public sector environment Familiarity with SIMS or similar management information systems Experience supporting attendance, pastoral, or student-facing services A valid First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training BENEFITS Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs Many opportunities for career progression One day per academic year a fully paid day off to support personal events Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term Extensive department resources and facilities A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre Enrolment in one of the UKs largest public sector pension schemes APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14299 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ