School Administrator in Sheffield

Unique School Solutions are supporting a large, welcoming and well established primary school in central Rotherham in their search for an organised, approachable and proactive Administrative Assistant. This is a key front of house role at the heart of a vibrant school community. As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, you will provide a warm, professional reception service whilst delivering high quality administrative support across the school. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher, becoming an essential part of the day to day running of the office.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, providing a warm, professional reception service.
• Deliver high quality administrative support across the school in collaboration with the School Business Manager and Headteacher.
• Support front-of-house operations and contribute to the smooth running of the school office.

Essential Requirements

• Experienced in a busy school office environment.
• Confident and professional, with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with school MIS systems (e.g., Arbor) – desirable; training provided.
• Able to interpret and analyse data.
• Discreet and reliable, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Benefits of working with Unique School Solutions

• Support from an experienced team of specialist consultants, with a dedicated point of contact from start to finish.
• Paid via PAYE with an in-house payroll team; no hidden deductions from your pay.
• Access to over 30 free, high-quality training courses.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools.
• Opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with a flexible temp-to-perm option.

Vetting, Equal Opportunities and Compliance

All candidates must adhere to our vetting procedure, including face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS. Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All pay rates quoted are inclusive of statutory holiday pay (12.07%).