School Administrator - Primary School - Harrogate

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Are you an experienced administrator who enjoys working with people and would like to become an important part of a primary school community? A welcoming Primary School in Harrogate is looking for a highly organised School Administrator to join its busy office team.

• School Administrator Role

• Full-time, permanent position

• Harrogate

• As soon as possible start

• Working within the school's main office

• Supporting parents, pupils and staff

• Managing general school administration

• Maintaining accurate records and systems

• Paid to scale

The School Administrator will help ensure the school's administrative systems run efficiently each day. You will provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors and other members of the school community.

Your responsibilities will include answering telephone calls, responding to emails, dealing with enquiries and ensuring that information is passed to the appropriate person. You will need to be approachable and helpful while also understanding the importance of confidentiality.

The role will involve maintaining pupil records, updating databases, preparing correspondence and supporting the school's day-to-day administration. You will need to work accurately and ensure that deadlines are consistently met.

You may also assist with attendance, admissions, trips, meetings and other school activities depending on the needs of the office. The successful candidate will therefore need to be flexible and willing to support different areas of school administration.

School Administrator - School Information

This Primary School in Harrogate provides a friendly and supportive environment in which children are encouraged to learn, grow and develop confidence.

The school works closely with families and places strong importance on communication between home and school. The administrative office plays an important role in maintaining these relationships and ensuring parents receive timely and accurate information.

The school is committed to high standards of education while also placing significant emphasis on pupil wellbeing and inclusion. Staff work collaboratively and understand the importance of providing a consistent and supportive experience for children.

The successful School Administrator will become part of a team that includes teachers, support staff, senior leaders and other administrative colleagues. You will need to communicate effectively with everyone you work with and be comfortable handling a varied workload.

The school is particularly keen to appoint someone who takes pride in providing a professional service and who understands how important an efficient school office is to the wider running of the school.

School Administrator - Key Responsibilities

• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors and other members of the school community.

• Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries.

• Monitor and respond to administrative emails.

• Maintain accurate pupil records.

• Update school databases and information systems.

• Prepare letters, forms and other correspondence.

• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

• Support attendance administration.

• Assist with admissions and pupil information.

• Communicate professionally with parents and carers.

• Support school meetings and appointments.

• Assist staff with administrative requests.

• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence.

• Maintain confidentiality of pupil and staff information.

• Support trips, events and other school activities.

• Keep office records accurate and up to date.

• Assist with general office duties.

• Prioritise tasks according to urgency.

• Work collaboratively with the wider school team.

• Follow school policies and procedures.

School Administrator - Experience and Requirements

• Previous administrative experience.

• School office experience is desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Strong IT skills.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and databases.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritise a varied workload.

• Friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff.

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Calm approach when dealing with busy periods.

• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Candidates with strong transferable administration experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those who can demonstrate excellent organisation, communication and customer-service skills.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete all relevant DBS, safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Application

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