School Administrator – Secondary School – Nottingham

School Administrator – Secondary School – Nottingham Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This is a well-established Secondary School in Nottingham , providing education for students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school has high expectations for academic achievement, attendance and behaviour, alongside a strong commitment to student wellbeing and personal development. The school has an experienced administrative team supporting the day-to-day running of the school. Staff work collaboratively across teaching, pastoral and operational departments to ensure that students and families receive a professional and consistent service. The school serves a diverse community and places importance on positive relationships between staff, students and parents. Its administrative team plays an important role in ensuring that information is communicated effectively and that school systems operate efficiently. The successful School Administrator will join a busy office environment and will work closely with senior leaders, teachers, pastoral staff, parents and external visitors. School Administrator Role The school is seeking an organised, reliable and professional School Administrator to join its administration team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative support, manage general enquiries, maintain accurate records and assist with the smooth running of the school office. This is a varied role that will require someone who can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. You will be one of the first points of contact for parents and visitors, so excellent communication skills and a professional approach are essential. Key Responsibilities Provide efficient administrative support to the school. Answer telephone calls and respond to emails. Deal with enquiries from parents, students and staff. Welcome visitors and follow school reception procedures. Maintain accurate pupil records. Update databases and school information systems. Prepare letters, forms and correspondence. Support senior leaders with administrative tasks. Assist with meetings, appointments and school events. Maintain electronic and paper filing systems. Support pupil admissions and new starter administration. Assist with attendance-related administration. Communicate routine information to parents and carers. Process incoming and outgoing correspondence. Prepare documents and reports as required. Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Support the organisation of office supplies. Assist with photocopying, scanning and document management. Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff. Ensure administrative deadlines are met. Follow safeguarding and data-protection procedures. Support the wider administration team during busy periods. Maintain a professional reception and office environment. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have previous administrative experience and ideally have worked within a school or education setting. You should be highly organised, approachable and able to prioritise tasks effectively. Excellent communication skills are essential because the role involves regular contact with students, parents, staff and visitors. You should be confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new school systems quickly. The successful candidate must also understand the importance of confidentiality when handling pupil and family information. Requirements Previous administrative experience. School administration experience is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail. Good Microsoft Office skills. Ability to use databases and administrative systems. Professional and approachable manner. Ability to manage competing priorities. Strong teamwork skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. Reliable and professional approach. What the School Offers Full-time, permanent position. Supportive leadership team. Established administration structure. Professional working environment. Modern school facilities. Opportunities for training and development. Collaborative staff team. Varied administrative responsibilities. Opportunity to become an important part of the school's daily operations. Application To apply for the School Administrator position, please send your CV as soon as possible.