School Administrator – Secondary School – Carlisle

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful secondary school in Carlisle is seeking a professional and highly organised School Administrator to join its friendly office team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an efficient, welcoming and professional service to students, parents, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide administrative support across a range of school functions, ensuring the school office operates smoothly every day. This varied role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the support staff team, helping to ensure the school continues to provide an outstanding experience for the whole school community.

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, with strong leadership, shared best practice and a clear focus on professional development.

Administration Team

The Administration Team plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the school while providing excellent customer service to students, parents and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries.

• Managing the school's reception area.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records using the school's MIS.

• Preparing letters, reports and confidential documentation.

• Supporting admissions and enrolment administration.

• Coordinating meetings and diary management.

• Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence.

• Ordering office supplies and maintaining stock.

• Supporting attendance administration when required.

• Assisting with school events and parents' evenings.

• Maintaining confidential records in accordance with GDPR.

• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.

The successful candidate will join a supportive office team where organisation, teamwork and professionalism are highly valued.

Requirements

• Previous school or office administration experience.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Experience using school MIS systems is desirable.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing priorities.

• Professional and welcoming manner.

• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Application

To apply for this School Administrator position, please send your CV as soon as possible.