School Administrator
Posted Today by 1766120342
£18 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Chorley, Lancashire
Summary: We are looking for a highly organized School Administrator to join the office team at a high school in Chorley. The role requires prior experience in a school office and involves providing administrative support to the leadership team and staff. This position offers a clear path for progression to Office Manager for the right candidate. The successful applicant will contribute to the efficient running of the school's administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide efficient administrative support to the senior leadership team, teaching staff, and wider school community.
- Manage front-office duties, including handling enquiries from parents, visitors, and external agencies in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Maintain accurate pupil records using school management systems (e.g. SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom), ensuring compliance with GDPR.
- Support attendance, admissions, and safeguarding administration, following school policies and procedures.
- Process correspondence, reports, and data returns, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced school environment.
- Assist with financial administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking where required.
- Work collaboratively with the existing office team to support the efficient running of the school office.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience working in a school office environment (essential).
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems.
- A professional, calm, and flexible approach, particularly in a busy high school setting.
Salary (Rate): £18.00 per hour
City: Chorley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
School Administrator
Location: High School, Chorley
Start Date: 5th January
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour
Contract: Full-time (with progression opportunity)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator to join the busy office team of a high school in Chorley. The successful candidate must have prior experience working in a school office and will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the school's administrative functions.
This role offers clear progression to Office Manager for the right candidate, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within school administration.
Key Responsibilities
Provide efficient administrative support to the senior leadership team, teaching staff, and wider school community.
Manage front-office duties, including handling enquiries from parents, visitors, and external agencies in a professional and welcoming manner.
Maintain accurate pupil records using school management systems (e.g. SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom), ensuring compliance with GDPR.
Support attendance, admissions, and safeguarding administration, following school policies and procedures.
Process correspondence, reports, and data returns, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced school environment.
Assist with financial administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking where required.
Work collaboratively with the existing office team to support the efficient running of the school office.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience working in a school office environment (essential).
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems.
A professional, calm, and flexible approach, particularly in a busy high school setting.
Desirable
Experience supporting senior leadership teams.
Knowledge of school finance or HR administration.
Previous responsibility for supervising or mentoring administrative staff.