Senior School Administrator – Large Secondary Academy – Manchester

A well-established and high-performing secondary academy in Manchester is seeking a highly organised and professional Senior School Administrator to join its central office team. This is a key role within a busy 1118 setting serving a diverse urban community where the administrative function underpins the smooth running of the entire school.

The school is known for its strong pastoral structure improving outcomes and calm purposeful learning environment. Behind that success sits a capable and efficient operations team and this role is central to it.

The Role
As Senior School Administrator you will act as a lead point of contact within the main office overseeing daily administrative processes and supporting senior leaders pastoral teams and teaching staff.

Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating front-of-house operations and managing visitor protocols
Supervising administrative assistants and allocating daily workloads
Managing pupil records using MIS systems (SIMS or Arbor)
Overseeing attendance reporting and supporting safeguarding documentation
Preparing documentation for Ofsted audits and governance meetings
Liaising with parents regarding admissions transfers and general enquiries
Supporting SLT with calendar coordination and whole-school communications

You will be trusted to maintain confidentiality handle sensitive information and ensure compliance with school policies and statutory requirements.

The School Environment
This large secondary academy serves over 1200 students and benefits from modern facilities structured pastoral systems and a clear leadership vision. The administrative team works collaboratively within a professional fast-paced environment where efficiency and accuracy are highly valued.

The school invests in training and development for support staff and offers a stable supportive culture with strong leadership presence.

About You
Previous experience in a school administrative role
Confident user of school MIS systems
Strong organisational and multitasking skills
Professional communication skills with staff parents and external agencies
Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy office setting

Experience in attendance safeguarding documentation or admissions processes would be advantageous.

Whats on Offer
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Supportive leadership and structured CPD
Modern office environment within a well-managed academy
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a thriving school community

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator ready to take on additional responsibility in a respected Manchester secondary setting.