Job Description

Seeking a Highly Skilled School Administrator for a Primary Setting

Are you a highly organised and experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role where an individual can make a real difference?

This small community academy, nestled on the Ridge estate and boasting stunning views over Lancaster and Morecambe Bay, is seeking a strong School Administrator to be the welcoming and efficient heart of the office. This primary setting is an academy and part of a wide Multi-Academy Trust, benefiting from strong school relationships and partners across the trust.

At this primary setting, everything is underpinned by the three core values: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. It is the collective mission to embody these values daily, preparing pupils for the next step in their journey and ensuring they grow into respectful, responsible, and resilient citizens of tomorrow. The setting is a happy, caring school where the children are at the centre of everything.

The setting is looking for an individual to join its hard-working and dedicated team to help ensure pupils receive the best possible education and flourish in a supportive environment. The academy works hard and is continuously driving for improvement, taking the 'whole child' into account, and providing a stimulating curriculum with extensive outdoor space.

The Role: Key Responsibilities and Requirements

A highly capable administrator with proven experience in key school systems is sought.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Welcoming visitors, students, and parents with a smile.

  • Answering phones, emails, and helping with day-to-day enquiries.

  • Keeping attendance records up to date and following up if students are off.

  • Helping with printing, filing, newsletters, and school events.

  • Ordering supplies and keeping the office stocked.

  • Supporting the team with various administrative tasks.

  • Helping out with social media updates and basic finance administration.

  • Making sure everyone stays safe by following safeguarding procedures.

Essential System Experience:

  • Strong experience and proficiency with SIMS (School Information Management System).

  • Working knowledge of Oracle and ParentPay systems.

What is Required:

  • Someone organised, friendly, and calm under pressure.

  • Great communication skills - both written and spoken.

  • Confidently using email, Word, Excel, and other basic IT tools.

  • Previous office or school office experience is essential.

  • A team player who's happy to pitch in wherever needed.

  • Willingness to complete first aid and safeguarding training.

Hours, Pay & Contract Details:

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 4:00 pm.

  • Pay: NJC5-6 pro rata equivalent.

  • The role will initially be offered as a term-time temporary contract.

  • Following a successful initial period, this position is intended to transfer to a permanent contract.

Why join Tradewind?

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.

  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.

  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.

  • Agency worker regulation protected!

  • Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

For more information please contact Kara on 01772 977 333 or Kara.Gardner@twrecruitment.com