School Administrator - Brighton
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4783065_1774368816 |
Summary
School Administrator | Brighton | Full Time | TemporaryJoin a thriving school community in BrightonHays Education are working with a well-established and welcoming Secondary school in Brighton to recruit an organised, proactive, and personable School Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being at the heart of a busy school environment. Your new roleAs a School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing front-of-house duties and acting as the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors.
- Handling phone and email enquiries with professionalism and warmth.
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and supporting attendance processes.
- Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.
- Assisting with admissions, safeguarding paperwork, and general office tasks.
- Using school systems such as SIMS/Arbor
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong administrative experience, ideally within education or a busy office environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A calm, flexible, and positive approach.
- The ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
What you'll get in return
- A supportive and friendly school team.
- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive pay, holiday entitlement, and access to Hays temporary worker benefits.
- A dedicated Hays consultant to guide you through the process.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Alternatively, if you know someone that might be interested in Secondary Teaching opportunities, please do not hesitate to refer them through our 'refer a friend' scheme to earn £250 in vouchers.
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