Job Description:

Location: Hockley, Birmingham
Salary: £14.25 - £16.57
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Part-Time, School Hours

Introduction to the Role

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a welcoming and supportive school in Hockley, Birmingham, which is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join its busy office team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and will often be the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and external professionals.

We are ideally looking for somebody who has previous experience working within a school office and is confident using school management information systems such as SIMS and/or Arbor.

This is a highly people-focused role, so an excellent telephone manner, strong communication skills and the ability to provide a professional and welcoming service to parents and carers are essential.

Candidate Requirements

The successful School Administrator will ideally have:

• Previous administrative experience within a school or education setting.
• Experience using SIMS and/or Arbor, or a strong working knowledge of school management systems.
• An excellent and professional telephone manner.
• Strong customer service skills when communicating with parents and carers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks within a busy school environment.
• A professional, approachable and positive attitude.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, your responsibilities may include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and external professionals.
• Answering telephone calls professionally and dealing with enquiries efficiently.
• Providing excellent customer service to parents and carers.
• Using SIMS, Arbor or other school systems to maintain accurate pupil information.
• Supporting attendance and absence administration where required.
• Managing emails, correspondence and general school enquiries.
• Updating records and maintaining accurate administrative information.
• Supporting the organisation of appointments, meetings and school events.
• Providing general administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.
• Ensuring confidential information is handled securely and professionally.

Compliance Requirements

To work through TeacherActive, you will need:

• Two professional references from recent employers.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• If you do not currently hold a suitable DBS, willingness to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through TeacherActive.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits of Working Through TeacherActive

Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout your placements.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent work.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced School Administrator with excellent communication and customer service skills, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school in Hockley that is committed to creating a positive environment for pupils, parents and staff.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.