Job description
Administrator
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £95 - £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Do you have strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting young people in education? Are you confident, highly organised, and able to thrive in a fast-paced school environment?
If so, GSL Education are looking to appoint a dedicated and efficient Administrator to work in a supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Chesterfield.
This role is ideal for someone who can manage front office tasks, provide a warm welcome to visitors, and support the school's day-to-day operations with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate must be reliable, proactive, and confident working with children who may have additional needs or behavioural challenges. Previous experience in an educational or SEN setting is highly desirable.
Responsibilities of an Administrator:
- Handle reception duties, welcoming pupils, parents, and visitors.
- Manage school phone and email communications effectively.
- Maintain pupil records and data with confidentiality and precision.
- Support staff with attendance, safeguarding logs, and admin tasks.
- Process invoices, orders, and school-related documents as required.
- Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and minute-take when needed.
- Liaise with external agencies, families, and support services.
- Assist with pupil support when needed, including sign-ins and queries.
- Maintain a calm and professional demeanour in a high-pressure environment.
- Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive, therapeutic ethos.
Qualifications needed to be an Administrator:
- Previous admin experience, preferably in a school or SEN setting.
- Excellent IT skills and experience using school management systems (SIMS desirable).
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- A warm, approachable manner and excellent communication skills.
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
- Must be fully available for a full-time, ongoing role.
- Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Administrator role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.