Temporary School Administrator

About the role

Temporary School Administrator based near Brentwood, working Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑4.30 pm (37.5 hours per week). The role starts 2 September for a 4‑ to 8‑week assignment within a well‑established educational setting, offering a great entry point into the education sector.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate student records and update the college’s management systems.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff across the college.
• Prepare and distribute letters, reports, forms and other documentation.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Carry out general office duties including filing, data entry and correspondence management.
• Support student admissions, attendance administration and the smooth day‑to‑day running of the college office.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with college policies and procedures.

Required profile

• DBS check on file or willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of tasks and processes.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Data entry