School Admin

Join a Vital School Office Team – Your Organisational Skills Can Make a Real Impact!

Location: Sunderland

Pay rate: £90 - £130 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-term

Are you a highly organised and detail-focused professional looking for a rewarding role in a school environment? GSL Education are inviting applications for a dedicated School Administrator to join a vibrant and well-established school in Sunderland. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment and can manage multiple administrative responsibilities with professionalism and efficiency.

As the School Admin, your role will be essential to the day-to-day operation of the school. You will ensure communication flows effectively between staff, pupils, parents, and external partners, contributing significantly to the school's smooth functioning and positive atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the school’s telephone and email systems, ensuring enquiries are handled promptly.
• Maintain accurate student records using SIMS (School Information Management System).
• Support attendance monitoring and liaise with staff to ensure data accuracy.
• Handle general clerical tasks, including filing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Coordinate school communications such as newsletters, letters to parents, and notices.
• Provide administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff as required.

Job Requirements of the School Admin:

• Previous experience as a School Administrator or in a similar administrative role within an educational setting.
• Proficiency in school management software such as SIMS (School Information Management System) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, time management, and IT skills.
• A professional, calm, and friendly manner when working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a busy office team.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate: £90 – £130, depending on your experience.
• Join a friendly and collaborative school environment.
• Receive tailored support from a dedicated GSL consultant throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience and develop your career in education.

If you are a proactive and committed individual with a passion for supporting schools, apply now to become an integral part of this Sunderland school's success. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘School Admin’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and get in touch directly with Saif at (url removed) for more information.

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