School Administrator - Secondary School - Derby

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

Are you an organised, approachable and reliable administrator looking for a permanent role within a busy secondary school environment? This could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school where strong administration plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the school.

School Administrator

• School Administrator Role

• Full-time, Permanent

• Derby

• Immediate Start

• Salary dependent on experience

The successful candidate will become an important member of the school's administration team, providing day-to-day support to the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, students, parents and visitors.

This is a varied role and would suit someone who is confident working in a busy office environment, able to manage several priorities at once and understands the importance of providing an efficient and professional service.

You will be responsible for handling general enquiries by telephone, email and in person, welcoming visitors to the school and ensuring the appropriate safeguarding and signing-in procedures are followed. You will also assist parents and carers with queries, directing more complex matters to the relevant member of staff when necessary.

A significant part of the role will involve maintaining accurate pupil and school records. You will update the school's management information system, process changes to pupil information and assist with admissions, leavers and transfers. Accuracy and confidentiality will be particularly important when dealing with sensitive student information.

You will also support attendance administration, prepare correspondence, produce letters and documents, arrange meetings and maintain organised filing systems. Depending on experience, you may assist with educational visits, examinations, school events and other administrative projects throughout the academic year.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with colleagues across the school and contribute to maintaining a welcoming and efficient front office.

School Information

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

The school serves a diverse community and has created a supportive environment where positive relationships and high expectations are central to daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and personal development. The school provides a calm and purposeful environment in which students can make strong progress and prepare successfully for further education, employment and adult life.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a range of extracurricular activities, enrichment opportunities and pastoral support.

Staff work collaboratively across departments and support teams, with leadership placing importance on communication, professional development and maintaining high standards.

The administration team is an important part of the wider school community, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders to ensure the school operates effectively every day.

School Administrator - Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied range of administrative duties, including:

• Acting as a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies

• Answering telephone calls and responding to general email enquiries

• Maintaining accurate pupil records

• Updating the school's management information system

• Supporting admissions, transfers and pupil leavers

• Assisting with attendance administration

• Preparing letters, reports and general correspondence

• Organising meetings and maintaining administrative calendars

• Maintaining confidential paper and electronic records

• Supporting school events, educational visits and examinations

• Ordering stationery and monitoring office supplies

• Assisting senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks

• Following safeguarding and visitor procedures

• Ensuring the reception and office areas remain professional and welcoming

The role will involve regular communication with students, parents, staff and visitors, so the successful candidate must be confident, professional and approachable.

School Administrator - Experience and Qualifications

The school is looking for someone with:

• Previous administration experience

• School administration experience desirable

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Good attention to detail

• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office

• Experience using a school management information system desirable

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

• Professional and friendly manner

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Previous experience working within education would be advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable administration experience will also be considered.

What The School Can Offer

The successful candidate will join a supportive administrative team within a school that values the contribution of its support staff.

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of school systems and gain experience across different areas of school administration. The school encourages staff to work collaboratively and provides support to employees as they develop within their roles.

The position is full-time and permanent, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves within a long-term school-based administration career.

Salary

The salary for this School Administrator position will be dependent on experience.

Application

Please send your CV for this School Administrator position as soon as possible.