School Administration Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne
September Start
Full Time | 07:30 – 16:30/17:00
Competitive Hourly Rate
Temporary Assignment with Potential to Become Permanent

Hays Education are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established school in Newcastle for a highly organised and proactive School Administration Manager. This is a full-time temporary position starting in September, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or office manager looking to take the next step in their career within a busy and rewarding educational environment. The Role As School Administration Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities
✅ Line managing a team of Administration Assistants, coordinating workloads, staff deployment, and supporting professional development
✅ Ensuring a high standard of communication with parents, carers, and external stakeholders
✅ Managing incoming correspondence and information, ensuring it is handled promptly and appropriately
✅ Overseeing the school's reception service and building positive relationships with students, parents, and visitors
✅ Managing a varied administrative workload and ensuring effective business support across the school
✅ Coordinating daily staff cover arrangements, liaising with supply agencies and planning ahead for known absences
✅ Recording staff absences and producing absence reports for senior leaders and governors
✅ Booking training courses and maintaining accurate CPD records
✅ Supporting recruitment processes and completing associated administrative tasks

The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience within a school administration or school office management role
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong IT and administration skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What You'll Receive
⭐ Full-time hours
⭐ Supportive school environment
⭐ Opportunity to lead an established administrative team
⭐ Potential for a permanent contract
⭐ September start available