Hays Specialist Recruitment
Primary School Administrator
Coventry CV1 2TE
Key information
- Pay
- £14 to £17 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Nov 2026
About this role
Your new company
I am looking to speak with experienced school administrators for long-term opportunities across primary schools in Coventry. These roles are suited to candidates who already have experience working within a school office and are confident using school management information systems.
Your new role
Working as part of a busy primary school office, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure the effective running of the school. Depending on the school and position, your responsibilities may include:
- Managing enquiries from parents, staff and visitors
- Updating pupil records and maintaining accurate school information
- Supporting attendance and absence administration
- Processing general school correspondence and documentation
- Using school systems such as SIMS, Bromcom or other school MIS platforms
- Providing general administrative support to the wider school team
What you'll need to succeed
Previous school administration experience is essential for these opportunities. We are specifically looking for candidates who understand how a school office operates and can confidently work with school-based systems.
You will need
- Previous administrative experience within a school
- Experience using SIMS, Bromcom or a similar school MIS
- Strong IT and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work confidently in a busy school environment
- A professional and approachable manner when dealing with pupils, parents and staff
What you'll get in return
- Access to long-term school administration opportunities across Coventry
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Opportunities within a range of local primary schools
- Access to exclusive roles through Hays partner schools
- Competitive rates of pay
- Access to CPD through the Hays Learning Platform
- £250 in vouchers when you refer a candidate who completes 20 days
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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