Job Description

Job Title: School Administrator (SIMS Experience Essential)
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you an organised and efficient administrator with experience using SIMS? We're looking for a skilled School Administrator to join a welcoming school on the Wirral. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous school office experience who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting staff, students, and parents as part of a close-knit team.

About the Role:

As the School Administrator, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of the school office. You'll handle a range of administrative tasks, maintain accurate pupil data, and act as the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries. Using SIMS daily, you'll support attendance monitoring, pupil records, and communication with parents and staff. The ideal candidate will be proactive, approachable, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily administrative tasks within the school office

  • Use SIMS to update and maintain pupil data, attendance, and records

  • Provide front-of-house support, handling enquiries from parents, pupils, and visitors

  • Assist with correspondence, reports, and document preparation

  • Support staff with administrative and data requirements

  • Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations

  • Contribute to the smooth operation of the school's administrative and communication systems

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience working in a school office environment (essential)

  • Strong working knowledge of SIMS or similar system

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills

  • A calm and professional manner with attention to detail

  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

  • A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience supporting attendance, admissions, or finance administration

  • Knowledge of other school management systems or software

Why Work Through Tradewind?

  • Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE

  • Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews

  • Free access to CPD and training via The National College

  • Support from a dedicated team of education consultants with extensive local experience

  • Opportunities across Wirral and the wider Liverpool City Region

How to Apply:

To express your interest or find out more, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to tatum.read@twrecruitment.com as soon as possible.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.