School Administrator - Secondary School - Daventry

Location: Daventry
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive hourly/daily rates, depending on experience

Are you organised, professional, and confident working in a busy school environment?

Do you enjoy providing administrative support and communicating with students, parents, teachers, and senior staff?

We are currently recruiting for a School Administrator to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Daventry, with an immediate start available. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to secure a long-term position within education, with the potential for a permanent appointment.

Role Overview

As a School Administrator, you will be an important part of the school's administrative team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. You will regularly liaise with students, parents, staff, and visitors, acting as a professional and approachable first point of contact.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing reception and front office duties, including welcoming visitors and answering telephone enquiries

• Responding to emails and general enquiries from parents, students, and staff

• Maintaining accurate pupil records and supporting attendance administration

• Completing data entry and updating school databases and management systems

• Supporting admissions, transfers, correspondence, and general school administration

• Preparing documents, letters, reports, and other school communications

• Using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or similar platforms

• Supporting meetings, appointments, timetables, and administrative arrangements

• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil, family, and staff information

• Supporting safeguarding procedures and following school policies and processes

• Providing general administrative assistance to teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an administrative or school office role

• Secondary school experience is desirable but not essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Professional, friendly, and confident when dealing with students, parents, and staff

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

• Confident using Microsoft Office, email, and administrative systems

• Able to prioritise tasks and remain calm in a busy school environment

• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within an educational setting

• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one

Why Work With Us?

• Immediate-start opportunity within a secondary school in Daventry

• Full-time, long-term position with potential for permanent employment

• Competitive rates of pay with weekly payments

• Access to relevant CPD, safeguarding, and professional development training

• Ongoing support from an experienced recruitment consultant

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment

• Potential to develop your career within school administration and education

How to Apply

If you are an organised, reliable, and professional administrator looking for your next opportunity within a secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Apply now to find out more about this ASAP-start School Administrator role in Daventry.