School Administrator – Maternity Contract

Desian Education is working in partnership with a large, welcoming, and successful primary school in Widnes to recruit an experienced School Administrator for a maternity cover position starting in December 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and professional administrator with previous school-based experience to join a busy and supportive school office team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s day-to-day administrative functions while providing a positive first impression for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing reception duties and acting as the first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and attendance data.
• Supporting admissions, transfers, and pupil administration processes.
• Producing letters, reports, newsletters, and school communications.
• Processing and maintaining information using school management systems such as Arbor, SIMS, or equivalent.
• Assisting with safeguarding, HR, and compliance-related administration.
• Providing efficient administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff.
  Supporting general office operations to ensure the school runs effectively.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator within a primary or secondary school setting.
• Excellent ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using school management information systems.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• A commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding best practice.

What We Offer:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Dedicated support from the Desian Education team.
• The opportunity to work within a thriving primary school environment.
• A friendly and supportive school community.
• Valuable experience within a well-established educational setting.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks.