School Administrator - short term

Recruiter
Tradewind Recruitment
Location
Widnes
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
21 September 2026
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Job description

Job Title: School Administrator Location: Widnes Start Date: Monday 14th September Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary - 2 Weeks

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a short-term opportunity within a secondary school? We are currently seeking a reliable and organised School Administrator to join a welcoming secondary school in Widnes for a two-week temporary assignment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous school administration or reception experience. Arbor experience would be highly desirable, although not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide reception and general administrative support across the school
Welcome visitors, pupils and staff in a professional and friendly manner
Answer telephone calls and respond to queries appropriately
Assist with general office administration and data entry
Update and maintain school records and systems
Use the Arbor MIS system to support day-to-day administration, where required
Assist with attendance and pupil-related administration
Support the wider school office team with general administrative tasks
Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience in an administrative or reception-based role
Experience working within a school or educational setting is desirable
Arbor experience is highly desirable
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A professional, friendly and approachable manner
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
The ability to work effectively as part of a busy school office team
A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt quickly

Why Work Through Tradewind?

Above-market daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
Exclusive access to CPD and training via our partnership with The National College
Support from a dedicated team of secondary consultants, with over 25 years' combined experience placing staff across the Liverpool City Region
Strong relationships with schools across all boroughs, increasing your options and flexibility

If you have previous administration or reception experience and are available for the full two-week assignment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

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