School Administrator and Receptionist

School Administrator Opportunity - SEND School in Oldham
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Oldham
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced school administrator seeking a new opportunity in a specialist education setting? Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with an inspiring SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Oldham to recruit a skilled and dedicated School Administrator. If you have a proven background in school-based administrative roles and are passionate about supporting education, we want to hear from you!

About the Role
As a School Administrator in this SEND school, you will be a key member of the team, ensuring the efficient running of the school's administrative processes and supporting staff, parents, and students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school office and acting as a point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff.
• Handling phone calls, emails, and correspondence efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate student and staff records using school systems such as SIMS.
• Assisting with attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting the leadership team with diary management, meeting preparation, and general administrative tasks.
• Ensuring that the school's policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols are upheld at all times.

This is a full-time role, available for an immediate start, and is an excellent opportunity to work in a warm and inclusive school environment.

About You
To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have prior experience working in schools or the education sector in an administrative capacity.
• Be proficient with school management systems such as SIMS or similar platforms.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Be confident in managing sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Hold a valid DBS check on the update service or be willing to apply for one.

Unfortunately, applications from candidates without school-based experience cannot be considered.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment specialises in connecting education professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools. When you work with us, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant to support your career journey.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience and role requirements.

Apply Today
If you are a skilled administrator with a background in schools and are ready to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to to apply.

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.