School Administrator

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established school in Southport to recruit an experienced School Administrator for a full-time temporary ongoing assignment starting on 1st September 2026.This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who has previous experience working within a school environment and is confident using SIMS or Arbor. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.Your new role

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• Managing front-of-house reception duties and welcoming visitors to the school
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• Handling incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries professionally
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• Maintaining accurate pupil records
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• Supporting attendance administration and reporting
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• Processing admissions, leavers and pupil data updates
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• Producing letters, reports and general correspondence
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• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
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• Managing school mail, filing and document management systems
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• Assisting with safeguarding and compliance-related administration
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• Supporting the wider school office team with general administrative duties
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What you'll need to succeed

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• Previous experience working in a school administration role
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• Strong working knowledge of SIMS or Arbor (essential)
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• Excellent organisational and time management skills
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• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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• A professional and friendly approach when dealing with parents, staff and visitors
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• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
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• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• Availability to start on 1st September 2026
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What you'll get in return

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• Competitive hourly rate of £14.50 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
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• Full-time hours, 8:00am - 4:00pm
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• Ongoing temporary assignment with the potential for extension
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• Dedicated support from your Hays Education consultant
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• Weekly pay and access to Hays' employee benefits scheme
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• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment
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What you need to do nowIf you are an experienced School Administrator and are available to start on 1st September 2026, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Hays Education for more information about this exciting opportunity in Southport.Hays Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

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