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School Administrator – Secondary SEMH School - Manchester
Are you an organised, reliable and proactive School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in education?
NB. Only suitable for candidates who have worked as a School Administrator before.
Central Manchester
Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm
Up to £130 per day DOE
8:30am-4pm.
Secondary school in Manchester for children with SEMH needs.
Cover People are recruiting a School Administrator for a specialist secondary SEMH school in central Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy school environment where no two days are necessarily the same. You'll play an important role in keeping the school organised and running smoothly, providing essential administrative support to staff, pupils and visitors.
We're looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and the ability to remain calm, professional and adaptable in a busy educational setting.
The Role
Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support across the school.
Manage telephone calls, emails and general enquiries professionally.
Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance information and school databases.
Support admissions, pupil registration and general school administration.
Prepare letters, reports, documents and other school correspondence.
Welcome visitors and provide a friendly, professional front-of-house service.
Support staff with photocopying, filing, data entry and general office tasks.
Handle confidential information with care and discretion.
About the School
A specialist secondary SEMH setting in central Manchester, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a more personalised approach to education, with a strong focus on relationships, wellbeing and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
You'll be joining a dedicated team where effective administration and communication are essential to supporting the wider school community.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
Ideally, experience working in a school or educational setting.
Confident using Microsoft Office and managing databases.
Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
Professional, approachable and confident dealing with staff, parents and visitors.
Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive information.
Flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Why Work Through Cover People?
Competitive daily pay – up to £130 per day DOE.
Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential to go permanent.
Monday–Friday working hours, 8:30am–4:00pm.
Dedicated consultant with over 14 years' local experience.
Free Safeguarding, Prevent and Cyber Security training.
£100 referral reward scheme and summer referral competition.
Holiday pay accrued and paid at the end of each term.
Ongoing support and access to further opportunities.
APPLY NOW!
If you're an experienced School Administrator looking for a rewarding opportunity that could go permanent, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Graham Warner at Cover People Manchester:
(phone number removed)
Or click APPLY below to send your CV.
Applicants must provide a full CV, proof of Right to Work and UK address, and two professional references. All appointments are subject to Cover People's compliance and safeguarding checks
