At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support in a vibrant secondary school environment.
- Company: Dynamic Liverpool Secondary School focused on student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and community.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in school administration and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator to provide effective administrative support within a busy secondary school in Liverpool. The successful candidate will have previous school administration experience and be confident working across a range of administrative duties, managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The role will involve supporting the wider school office, maintaining pupil records, dealing with parents and visitors and assisting staff with day-to-day administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide efficient administrative support across the school.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records.
- Update pupil and school information on the school's MIS/database.
- Prepare letters, reports, forms and other correspondence.
- Process incoming and outgoing communication.
- Support staff with general administrative requirements.
- Maintain organised filing and record-keeping systems.
- Provide reception and front-of-house support.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally.
- Welcome parents, visitors and external professionals.
- Liaise with staff, pupils and parents as required.
- Support meetings, appointments and other school activities.
- Input and maintain information accurately on school systems.
- Assist with producing reports and maintaining administrative trackers.
- Handle confidential information appropriately.
- Ensure documentation is completed and stored correctly.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience working in a school administration role.
- A high level of administrative and organisational ability.
- Experience using a school MIS/database.
- Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Ability to work efficiently and use initiative.
- Professional communication skills when dealing with parents, staff and visitors.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection within a school environment.
- Experience of Arbor or another school MIS would be advantageous.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.
School Administrator role | Liverpool Secondary School employer: Marchant Recruitment
This welcoming Primary School in the London Borough of Sutton is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff are supported by strong leadership and collaborative relationships. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on creating a positive atmosphere for both employees and students, this role as Office Manager provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
