School Administrator – Full‑time Temporary (Sept 2026)

About the role

Hays Education is partnering with a well‑established school in Southport to find an experienced School Administrator for a full‑time temporary assignment starting 1 September 2026. This role is central to the smooth operation of the school office and serves as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage front‑of‑house reception duties and welcome visitors.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support attendance administration.
• Process admissions, leavers and pupil data updates.
• Produce letters, reports and general correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.
• Manage school mail, filing and document management systems.
• Assist with safeguarding and compliance‑related administration.
• Support the wider school office team with general administrative tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a school administration role.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Professional, friendly communication with parents, staff and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to start on 1 September 2026.

Required skills

• Proficient use of SIMS or Arbor school management systems.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.50‑£16.00, dependent on experience.
• Full‑time hours, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Ongoing temporary assignment with potential for extension.
• Dedicated support from a Hays Education consultant.
• Weekly pay and access to Hays employee benefits.