School administrator

A busy and well-established school in the Sandwell area is seeking an experienced School Administrator to support the smooth running of the school office. This role is ideal for an organised and professional individual who is confident working in a fast-paced school environment and managing a range of administrative responsibilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting staff, pupils, parents, and visitors while ensuring the school office operates efficiently.

Important: This position requires a candidate who can start and perform the role immediately. No training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Providing administrative support to the school leadership team and wider staff

Managing the school reception area and acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies

Handling incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries in a professional manner

Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases

Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting

Assisting with safeguarding administration and maintaining confidential records

Managing school correspondence, letters, and documentation

Supporting the organisation of school events, meetings, and appointments

Requirements

Previous experience working as a School Administrator, School Receptionist, or Office Administrator within a school environment

Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, BROMCOM, ARBOR, or similar school MIS platforms

Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail

Confident communication skills when dealing with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors

Ability to work efficiently in a busy school office environment

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Safeguarding

This role involves working within an education environment and is therefore subject to safeguarding checks.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred.

Candidates without an Enhanced DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

Immediate start available

Opportunities available across primary and secondary schools in the Sandwell area

Busy and supportive working environment

Suitable for experienced school office staff seeking their next opportunity

If you are an experienced School Administrator with experience using systems such as SIMS, BROMCOM, or ARBOR, we would welcome your application.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks