School Administrator - Secondary School, Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanency)
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Are you a highly organised and efficient individual with excellent administrative skills?
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator to join a well-established secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy school office.
About the Role
As the School Administrator, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the school's leadership and teaching teams. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies, helping to ensure that the school office operates efficiently and professionally.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the school's reception area, greeting visitors and handling telephone and email enquiries.
Maintaining accurate records on the school's management information system (SIMS or similar).
Supporting the preparation of correspondence, reports, and school communications.
Assisting with student attendance, admissions, and pupil data management.
Providing general administrative support to teaching and senior staff, including photocopying, filing, and document preparation.
Upholding confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times.
This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone with strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
About the School
The school is a welcoming and inclusive secondary based in Stoke-on-Trent, with a strong community ethos and a commitment to providing the best possible education for its pupils. The staff team is supportive, friendly, and dedicated to creating a positive working environment where every member of the school community feels valued.
You'll be joining a school that values professionalism, teamwork, and initiative-making this an ideal role for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to the success of a busy educational setting.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
Have previous experience working in an administrative role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
Be confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor.
Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.
Have a professional and approachable manner when dealing with staff, students, and visitors.
Hold a valid DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one through Tradewind Recruitment.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and reliable administrator with a passion for supporting education, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to today to apply or to find out more about this fantastic opportunity