Primary School Administrator (Permanent Opportunity) - Start ASAP

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: From £13.50 per hour
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm initially, reducing to either 8:00am - 3:30pm or 9:00am - 4:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (Permanent after 12 weeks for the right candidate)
Start Date: ASAP

Reed Education are seeking a proactive and professional School Administrator to join a busy and welcoming school team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and confident individual looking to secure a long-term role with the potential to become permanent after an initial 12-week period.

As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff, and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage attendance records, monitoring absences and following school attendance procedures.
• Compose and distribute communications to staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate pupil and school data records.
• Support the wider administrative functions of the school office.
• Provide excellent customer service while dealing with confidential information.
• Assist with general office administration and data entry tasks.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous school administration experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident dealing with a range of stakeholders both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Accurate data entry and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
• Professional and approachable manner with a customer-focused attitude.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• References covering the last two years.

Why Work with Reed Education?

• Dedicated specialist education consultant.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to a wide range of local school opportunities.
• Support with compliance and safeguarding requirements.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.
• Continued support throughout your placement and career journey.

If you are an enthusiastic administrator looking to become part of a supportive school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate start.