Job description
Job Title: School Office Administrator
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £14.50 to £19 per hour (Depending on experience)
Are you an organised and dependable School Office Administrator looking for a new opportunity in Scarborough? Do you have excellent administrative skills, a professional approach, and experience using Arbor within a school environment?
GSL Education Hull branch are currently hiring a proactive and efficient School Office Administrator to join a supportive educational setting in Scarborough. We are looking for someone who can confidently manage a range of office duties, communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and visitors, and help ensure the school office operates smoothly and efficiently.
As a School Office Administrator, you will be an important part of the school's day-to-day administration. You will use Arbor to maintain accurate pupil records and support key administrative processes, while providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for the wider school community.
Main Responsibilities as a School Office Administrator:
- Manage general school office duties, including correspondence, filing, record keeping, photocopying, and administrative documentation.
- Use Arbor confidently to update and maintain pupil records, attendance information, communications, and other school data.
- Act as a professional first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, handling enquiries appropriately.
- Support attendance monitoring, pupil information management, admissions, and other administrative procedures as required.
- Provide effective administrative support to teaching staff, senior leaders, and other members of the school team.
- Handle sensitive information responsibly while following safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection procedures.
School Office Administrator Minimum Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a school office or educational administration setting is essential.
- Proven experience using Arbor is essential, with the ability to navigate the system and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and remain calm in a busy school office environment.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for long-term placements.
- Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience within different educational settings.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
If you are an experienced School Office Administrator with proven Arbor experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘School Office Administrator’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.