Secondary School Administrator - #2192644

Secondary School Administrator
Based in Wednesbury, Sandwell
£15 - £16ph

Your new company
A busy secondary school based in Sandwell. The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8am - 4pm. The role is initially until the end of the academic year which may be extended further.

Your new role

The will entail supporting a busy school office with the following duties:

• Managing telephone calls, emails and general enquiries from parents, pupils and external organisations.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases and management information systems.
• Supporting attendance administration, including monitoring absences and contacting parents where required.
• Preparing letters, reports, spreadsheets and other school documentation.
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams.
• Processing forms, filing, photocopying, scanning and maintaining confidential records.
• Assisting with admissions, new starters and pupil information.
• Supporting school events, parents' evenings and other administrative activities.
• Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality and data-protection procedures are followed at all times.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need:

• Previous administration experience, preferably within a secondary school or education setting.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience using a school management information system such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar would be highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A professional, friendly and confident manner when dealing with pupils, parents and staff.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

What you'll get in return

Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham for over ten years, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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