School Administrator

Job Title: School Administrator Location: Greater Manchester Contract Type: FTC Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm Salary: £13-£14.50 (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP We 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 policies Essential 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 pressure Desirable: * 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 environment How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV or call Jess on (phone number removed) Key words: administration, admin, reception, school reception, school administrator