School Administrator – Outstanding Secondary School – Sheffield
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This is an 11–18 well-established, Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in Sheffield, known for its strong academic ethos, calm learning environment, and exceptional pastoral provision. The school serves a diverse, ambitious community and is proud of its culture of mutual respect, high expectations, and positive relationships. Students are motivated, well-behaved, and engaged with learning, contributing to an atmosphere where staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive professionally.

The school offers a broad and well-balanced curriculum with equal emphasis on academic achievement, creativity, and character development. Staff benefit from excellent training opportunities, supportive leadership, and a collaborative working culture that encourages professional growth and shared practice. Administrative teams play a vital role in maintaining the school’s high operational standards and supporting wider teaching and pastoral functions.

Role Information

The school is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and confident School Administrator to join its central administration team. This is a front-facing, fast-paced role supporting daily school operations, administration, communication, and record-keeping.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the school’s main office function and providing first-line support to staff, students, parents, and external visitors

• Handling email and telephone enquiries promptly and professionally

• Maintaining accurate student records, admissions paperwork, attendance registers, and documentation on the school MIS

• Supporting administrative needs of departments, including reprographics, data entry, scheduling, and report generation

• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and supporting internal communications

• Assisting with school events such as parent evenings, open days, trips, and staff training

• Managing office supplies, stationery orders, equipment booking, and general administrative systems

• Maintaining high levels of confidentiality, safeguarding awareness, and professionalism at all times

This role is suited to someone who is efficient, personable, able to multitask, and confident handling a wide range of administrative tasks. You will act as a key point of communication within the school and contribute directly to the quality of the school’s daily operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a school office or similar administrative role

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail

• Confident using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom desirable)

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and safeguarding awareness

• A positive, proactive mindset and commitment to supporting the wider school community

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.