School Administrator

School Administrator – Poole

Location: Poole, Dorset

Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Job Type: Temporary, ongoing

We are looking for an experienced School Administrator to join a lovely, welcoming primary school in the Poole area.

This is a busy and varied role where you will be supporting the day-to-day running of the school office, working closely with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

We are looking for someone who has previous school administration experience, enjoys working in a busy environment and has a friendly, approachable manner when dealing with parents, pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and general enquiries.
• Accurately inputting and updating pupil information on the school's management system.
• Preparing and distributing school newsletters and communications.
• Typing letters, correspondence and other school documents.
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team as required.
• Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information appropriately.
• Assisting colleagues with general administrative duties wherever needed.

About You

• Previous experience working in a school office is essential.
• Confident using school management information systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional manner.
• Strong administrative, typing and data entry skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy workload.
• Comfortable dealing with parents, pupils, staff and external professionals.
• Flexible, proactive and happy to support the wider school team.

What's on Offer

• Temporary ongoing opportunity starting 2nd November 2026.
• Working hours of 8:30am – 4:00pm.
• Friendly and welcoming primary school environment.
• Varied role within a supportive school office team.

If you have previous school administration experience and enjoy being part of a busy, friendly school office, we'd love to hear from you!

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