Are you an organized school administrator with hands-on experience in SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom? Welcoming primary and secondary schools across Preston and South Ribble are hiring dedicated School Office & SIMS/Arbor Administrators to manage busy front-of-house operations and pupil data management starting this September 2026. If you have previous school office experience or a strong administrative background in education, local authority, or healthcare data management, this role offers a stable, term-time-only schedule at the heart of the school community. Key Responsibilities: School MIS & Data Management: Maintain and update student records, admissions, attendance marks, and census data using SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom. Front-of-House Reception: Act as the welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors, contractors, and local authority representatives. Attendance Administration: Run daily first-day contact registers, log student absences, and produce weekly persistent absence reports for pastoral leads. School Communications: Draft and distribute parent newsletters, emails, text alerts, and consent forms via ParentPay / Schoolcomms / Arbor. General Administrative Support: Handle incoming calls, post, filing, basic reprographics, and lunch money/trips administration. Candidate Requirements: System Experience: Working knowledge of school Management Information Systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or ScholarPack). Communication: Professional, polite, and confident telephone manner with strong customer service skills. Efficiency: High level of literacy, numeracy, and IT proficiency (MS Office / Google Workspace). Safeguarding Awareness: Understanding of school visitor protocols and data protection regulations (GDPR). Compliance: Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one prior to September). Why Apply for This Role? Term-Time Only Schedule: Enjoy regular 37-hour daytime weekday hours with all 13 weeks of school holidays off. Central School Community: Be the operational hub of a supportive primary or secondary school. Competitive PAYE Rates: Transparent weekly pay with full statutory holiday entitlement included. Step into a rewarding school administration role in Preston this September. Apply online today or search "Preston School Administrator SIMS Jobs 2026" to submit your CV
School Administrator (SIMS / Arbor) | Preston employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is an excellent employer for those passionate about early childhood education, offering a supportive work culture in Northampton. With competitive pay and opportunities for permanent positions, employees can thrive in a nurturing environment that prioritises professional growth and development. Join a dedicated team where your contributions to children's learning and development are truly valued.
