Experienced School Administrator Secondary School

Job Title: School Administrator
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

A well-established secondary school in Hemel Hempstead is looking for an experienced School Administrator to join its busy administration team.

The school office supports pupils, parents, teaching staff and the wider leadership team throughout the school day, so the successful candidate will need to be confident managing competing priorities while maintaining a calm and professional approach.

This is an ideal opportunity for an administrator who already understands the demands of working within a school and is comfortable dealing with parents and pupils on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school office, with responsibilities including:

• Welcoming parents, pupils and visitors to reception.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to general enquiries.
• Managing correspondence and the school's shared inbox.
• Updating pupil information and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting daily attendance administration.
• Contacting parents regarding unexplained absences.
• Assisting with admissions and pupil records.
• Preparing letters, reports and other school documentation.
• Supporting meetings and appointments.
• Liaising with staff, parents and external professionals.
• Maintaining confidentiality around sensitive pupil information.
• Providing general administrative support to the senior leadership and pastoral teams.

Previous school office experience is essential.

Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS is highly desirable. The successful candidate should also have an understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and school attendance procedures.

An enhanced DBS will be required.