Temporary School Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: School Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Location: Sutton, Surrey
Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover (12 Months)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive School Administrator to join a busy and welcoming primary school on a temporary maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school office and must have previous experience working within an educational setting.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Previous experience working in a school environment

Strong working knowledge of SIMS (School Information Management System)

Experience managing pupil records and admissions processes

Understanding of school attendance procedures and safeguarding protocols

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Excellent communication skills with parents, staff, pupils and external agencies

Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams)

Experience handling confidential and sensitive information

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school's busy reception area and acting as the first point of contact
• Updating and maintaining pupil records on SIMS
• Processing attendance, lateness and absence records
• Supporting admissions and leavers procedures
• Handling parent and visitor enquiries professionally
• Managing school communications, newsletters and correspondence
• Booking meetings and maintaining staff calendars
• Supporting safeguarding administration and compliance paperwork
• General office administration and document management

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• Calm and professional under pressure
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise a varied workload effectively
• Friendly, approachable and confident dealing with people at all levels
• Experienced working within a fast-paced school office environment