School Administrator – Secondary School – Hove

Location: Brighton East Sussex

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is recruiting a School Administrator for a Secondary School in Brighton. The school is seeking a highly organised and dependable individual who can provide effective administrative support across the school and contribute to the smooth running of the main office.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff pastoral teams senior leaders pupils parents and visitors. This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied administrative position and is confident working in a busy educational environment.

The Role

The School Administrator will provide day-to-day administrative support across a range of school functions.

The successful candidate will manage telephone calls and email enquiries welcome visitors and ensure enquiries are directed to the correct members of staff. They will maintain accurate records and assist with the preparation of school correspondence and documentation.

The role will involve updating pupil information maintaining school databases and supporting admissions transfers and general pupil administration. The Administrator may also assist with attendance records and communicate with parents regarding routine administrative matters.

The successful candidate will help organise meetings appointments school events and other activities ensuring the relevant information and documentation are prepared in advance.

The role will also include maintaining filing systems preparing letters and reports ordering office supplies and providing general administrative assistance to teaching staff and senior leaders.

The School Administrator will need to handle sensitive pupil and family information appropriately and follow all relevant school procedures regarding safeguarding confidentiality and data protection.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in administration reception education or customer service. Experience working within a school environment would be beneficial.

Excellent organisation and attention to detail are essential alongside strong written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant should be confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new databases and school management systems.

The school is looking for someone who is professional approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils parents and colleagues.

The ability to prioritise tasks meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure is important. The successful candidate should also be comfortable working independently while contributing positively to the wider administrative team.

What the School Offers

This is a full-time permanent opportunity within a secondary school in Bighton. The successful candidate will have a varied role with opportunities to develop their administrative experience and contribute directly to the efficient running of the school.

Application

If you are interested in this School Administrator position in Hove please send your CV to Wayman Education for consideration.