School Administrator

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced School Administrators with a strong background in school administration and finance to support schools across Leicester on short- to medium-term contracts. These roles are ideal for professionals who can step in quickly, work independently, and keep school operations running smoothly.

This is not an entry-level role. Previous school-based experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Manage day-to-day school administrative operations.

• Maintain accurate pupil records and staff documentation.

• Handle correspondence, emails, and phone enquiries professionally.

• Support senior leadership with reports, data returns, and compliance documentation.

• Liaise with parents, staff, external agencies, and local authorities.

• Ensure GDPR and data protection requirements are followed at all times.

Finance

• Manage school finance systems, including budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.

• Process payments, receipts, and account reconciliations.

• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting.

• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and finance providers as required.

• Ensure financial procedures comply with school and local authority policies.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in school administration.

• Proven experience handling school finance or education-based financial systems.

• Ability to adapt quickly to new school environments.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Confident using IT systems (e.g. MIS, finance software, Microsoft Office).

• Professional, discreet, and capable of handling confidential information.

Desirable

• Experience with SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar school MIS.

• Knowledge of school funding structures and financial compliance.

• Experience supporting senior leadership teams.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS (required).

• Two references required, including most recent employer.

• Proof of right to work in the UK required.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in education.

Additional Information

• Roles available across Leicester.

• Contracts range from a few weeks to several months.

• Flexibility and availability at short notice are highly valued.