School Administration Assistant - Temporary Supply

Location: Handsworth Salary: £14.25 - £16.25 (per hour) Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary / Supply Working Days: Monday – Thursday Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (30 hours per week, including breaks)

Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for a temporary role with a great work-life balance?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting a reliable, organised and experienced School Administration Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive school on a temporary supply basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has previous experience working in a school office and is looking for a consistent four-day working week.

The successful candidate MUST have previous School Administration experience, and familiarity with Bromcom would be highly desirable.

We are looking for someone who can confidently step into a busy school office environment, support the day-to-day running of the school and provide excellent administrative support to staff, pupils and parents.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience working in a school administration role (essential).

Have experience using Bromcom or similar school management information systems (highly desirable).

Be available to work Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Be happy to work on a temporary supply contract through TeacherActive.

Have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Be confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Be professional, approachable and confident dealing with parents, staff and visitors.

Be able to manage multiple administrative tasks within a busy school environment.

Understand the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support within the school office.

Answer telephone calls, respond to emails and manage enquiries.

Welcome visitors, parents and external professionals to the school.

Use Bromcom or other school systems to update and maintain pupil records.

Support the management of attendance records and pupil information.

Assist with school correspondence, filing and data entry.

Support senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks.

Maintain accurate and confidential school records.

Follow school safeguarding, GDPR and visitor procedures.

Ensure the school office operates efficiently and professionally.

Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants MUST:

Have previous experience working in a school administration role.

Be able to provide two professional referees, preferably from recent educational employers.

Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service OR be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through TeacherActive.

Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Be willing to complete all necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

All placements are subject to satisfactory safeguarding, referencing and compliance checks.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

Competitive rates of pay.

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

Access to CPD and training opportunities.

Ongoing support throughout your assignments.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent work.

Experience working in welcoming and supportive school environments.

Flexible supply opportunities to suit your circumstances.

Interested? Apply Today!

If you're an experienced School Administrator who is confident working in a busy school office and looking for a temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Previous School Administration experience is essential, and candidates with Bromcom experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Apply today through TeacherActive and take the next step in your school administration career!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment