School Business Administrator

Hays Education are working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist secondary school in Tameside to recruit a Business Administrator on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to join a supportive school environment where staff work together to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. The school provides specialist education for pupils with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs and prides itself on delivering a nurturing, inclusive approach that enables every student to thrive.

Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the school and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.

Key responsibilities include

• Maintaining accurate pupil and parent records
• Managing school databases and administrative systems
• Supporting financial administration, including processing invoices and data entry
• Providing general clerical and administrative support
• Assisting with communication between the school, parents and external agencies
• Supporting wider school operations and organisational activities as required

About You

The successful candidate will have

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional, flexible and proactive approach

Previous school-based administration experience would be advantageous, although applications from administrators with strong transferable skills from other sectors are also encouraged.What You'll Receive

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Access to employee wellbeing support and benefits
• A rewarding role within a specialist educational setting
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives

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