School Administrator - Secondary School - Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

School Administrator

A successful Secondary School in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a professional and organised School Administrator to join its busy office team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment and providing high-quality support to students, staff, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the administrative team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office while maintaining a welcoming and professional service.

Working alongside the Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage reception duties, answer telephone and email enquiries, welcome visitors and ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed. You will maintain accurate pupil records, update attendance information, process admissions and leavers and support the administration of examinations and educational visits.

The role also includes preparing letters and reports, organising meetings, maintaining confidential records, ordering office supplies and updating the school's management information system. You will support whole-school events, coordinate communication with parents and assist colleagues across the school with a range of administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities and a proactive approach to delivering an efficient administrative service while managing competing priorities.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership, shared best practice and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous school administration experience desirable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong organisational and time management abilities

• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

• Experience using Arbor, Bromcom or SIMS desirable

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Professional, friendly and proactive approach

Application

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