Vacancy Detail

Administrator

Pay: £12.21 – £14.30 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday
Contract: Full-time

Smart Education is currently recruiting for an experienced School Administrator to work within a school office in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive school environment where you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

This role is available to start as soon as possible and is initially offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to become a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate.

About the Role:

As a School Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the school’s office operations and acting as a first point of contact for visitors, staff, and parents. The role will involve a variety of administrative and reception duties while working closely with the wider school team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing general administrative support within the school office
• Acting as the first point of contact on reception, including answering calls and greeting visitors
• Supporting the school with data entry and record keeping
• Liaising with staff, pupils, parents, and external professionals
• Assisting with administrative tasks for senior office staff
• Ensuring school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, are followed
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous school administration or school receptionist experience
• Experience using Arbor and/or SIMS
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• A professional and approachable manner
• Good IT and data entry skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Free CPD opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

About Smart Education

Smart Education is not just another recruitment agency – we are a passionate and dedicated team, recruiting top talent for schools and education settings. We specialise in sourcing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We prioritise safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people, ensuring that every individual we place is fully supported and ready to succeed.

If you’re excited about supporting schools and contributing to a positive learning environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Smart Education. Alternatively, if this role isn’t quite right, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities we may have available.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.

Location: Wombourne | Salary: £12.21 - £14.30 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 10/03/2026