School Office Administrator
Location: Bury and surrounding areas
Pay: £15.50 - £23.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Temporary, Long-term and Permanent opportunities
Hours: Full-time and Part-time
Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for your next opportunity?
Value Education is currently recruiting experienced School Office Administrators to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Bury and the surrounding areas.
We are looking for organised, confident and professional individuals with previous experience working within a school environment. Whether you have worked as a School Administrator, School Receptionist, Attendance Officer, School Secretary or in a wider administrative support role, we would love to hear from you.
We have a variety of opportunities available, including temporary cover, long-term placements and permanent positions, with both full-time and part-time hours available.
With competitive pay rates of £15-£20 per hour, this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced school support professionals looking for their next role.
The Role - School Office Administrator
Working within a busy school office, your responsibilities may include:
- Providing general administrative and clerical support to the school and wider staff team.
- Answering incoming telephone calls, managing emails and responding to enquiries.
- Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and external professionals.
- Managing reception duties and ensuring the school office runs smoothly.
- Supporting pupil attendance, admissions and student records.
- Updating school databases and maintaining accurate records.
- Preparing letters, documents, correspondence and other administrative paperwork.
- Maintaining filing systems and handling confidential information appropriately.
- Liaising with teaching staff, senior leaders, parents and external agencies.
- Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
Responsibilities will vary depending on the school and the specific position.
The Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with previous experience working in a school or education setting.
Relevant experience may include:
- School Administrators.
- School Receptionists.
- School Office Assistants.
- Attendance Officers.
- Admissions Administrators.
- School Secretaries.
- Pastoral and Administrative Support Staff.
- General School Support Administrators.
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience working within a school or education environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A confident and professional telephone manner.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads.
- A friendly, approachable and professional attitude.
- An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within schools.
Experience using school management and information systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom would be highly advantageous.
Why Work Through Value Education?
- Competitive hourly pay rates of £15-£20, depending on experience.
- Temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities.
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
- Opportunities across a variety of local pr
School Office Administrator in Bury employer: Value Education LTD
Value Education is an exceptional employer located in Bury, Greater Manchester, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters ambition and resilience. With a structured six-month Trainee Academy programme, employees benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in education recruitment with uncapped commission potential. Join a supportive team where your hard work and results directly influence your earnings and career progression.
