School Administrator – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £13 – £16 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term Temporary (with potential for permanent)
Start Date: December 2025

Join a Busy School Office as a School Administrator in Birmingham

First for Education are seeking a confident and experienced School Administrator to support a busy and welcoming secondary school in Birmingham, starting December 2025.

This role is ideal for applicants with strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in an education-based environment. Previous experience working in a school office or front-of-house education role is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, you will:

• Handle front office reception duties including calls, emails, and visitor management

• Maintain and update school records using MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, or similar)

• Assist with pupil attendance, admissions, and general data management

• Support staff with timetable administration, letters, and reports

• Liaise with parents, teachers, and external agencies professionally

• Help with general office duties, safeguarding protocols, and confidentiality

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in school administration (essential for this role)

• Strong organisational and IT skills — familiarity with SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom desirable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality

• A positive, proactive, and supportive approach to working as part of a school team

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join First for Education?

• Competitive hourly pay (£13 – £16)

• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available

• Dedicated consultant support and local school partnerships

• Free CPD, safeguarding and admin training available

• Roles available across Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield

Apply Now

If you are an experienced School Administrator in Birmingham and looking for your next opportunity this December 2025, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Phone: 0121 285 4840
📧 Email: korey.yglesias@firstforeducation.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.firstforeeducation.co.uk

First for Education, part of Operam Education Group, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide relevant references.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability.