Office Administrator
Wirral SchoolWirral, North West
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with Wirral School based in Wirral. The advertised salary is £20,359 to £20,684 per year. Applications close on 1 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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We are seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Office Administrator to join our busy school office team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a positive difference to the school community.
As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a welcoming and professional reception service.
- Answering telephone calls, emails and enquiries from parents and visitors.
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases.
- Attendance administration and reporting.
- Processing correspondence, letters and school communications.
- Dealing with admissions, pupil records and general office administration.
- Supporting staff with administrative tasks as required.
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and safeguarding procedures.
- Administering first aid to pupils, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with parents/carers where appropriate.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous administrative experience, ideally in a school or busy office environment.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We Can Offer
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- A friendly and inclusive school community.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are an organised, enthusiastic and approachable individual who would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
How this role compares
We hold 135 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £25,163. This role pays less than about 82% of them.
There are 1,678 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 281 of them in North West.
You have 2 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 18 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Wirral School has 21 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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