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School Administrator

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 13.26 - 13.26 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Heaton Moor, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

School Administrator

Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover 
Hours: Full‑time, term time - 8.30am - 4.30pm

We are looking for a confident communicator, and someone who enjoys working in a busy school office environment. This is a varied, fast‑paced role supporting staff, parents, visitors, and children.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Front Office / Reception

Answering incoming calls and managing messages
Greeting parents at the office window
Providing a helpful and professional first point of contact
Responding to parent enquiries in person, by phone, and by emailPupil Support

Interacting with children throughout the school day
Providing basic first aid (training can be provided)
Supporting children who attend the office with questions or issuesAdministration

Using SIMS to update student records, attendance and data (SIMS experience preferred, not essential)
Completing general admin tasks - filing, printing, emails, data entry
Updating spreadsheets and maintaining accurate information
Preparing letters, reports, and communication to parents
Managing attendance registers and monitoring absencesSchool Operations

Organising school trips and events
Booking coaches
Preparing lists, collecting forms, chasing permissions
Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies, and service providers
Supporting the wider admin team and senior leadership when requiredSkills & Experience Required

Fast learner, able to pick up systems quickly
Experience with SIMS is highly advantageous
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets)
Confident speaking with parents, staff, and children
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Able to handle a busy workload and prioritise effectively
Friendly, calm, and professional manner
Works well independently and as part of a teamEssential Requirements

Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to complete one
Must be able to commit until January 2027
Comfortable working with children and handling first-aid situations 

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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