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School Administrator – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract: Full-time, Temporary with the potential to become permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of our partner schools in Birmingham for an experienced and professional School Administrator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy school environment and is committed to providing excellent administrative support to staff, pupils and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the school office and senior leadership team.
• Managing the reception area and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails professionally.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Processing attendance and admissions information.
• Supporting with correspondence, filing, photocopying and general office administration.
• Assisting with school events and other administrative duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within a school office is highly desirable.
• Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly, professional and able to manage a busy workload.

Essential Compliance Requirements

As this role is within a school, successful applicants must be able to:

• Provide a full employment history covering the last 24 months.
• Provide a minimum of two employment references (three if you have not previously worked with children).
• Complete an Employment History Form covering every month from leaving full-time education.
• Provide character references where required to cover any gaps in employment.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.
• Provide two proofs of address, proof of National Insurance and any relevant name change documentation.
• Complete our free mandatory safeguarding and compliance training.

Why Join The Supply Register?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Dedicated Partnership Executive to support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming schools across Birmingham.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you have previous school administration experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.