School Administrator

School Administrator / HR Administrator – Secondary School
Northampton
£100 – £130 per day
Long-Term Supply Contract | Immediate Start | Full-Time

A highly regarded secondary school in Northampton is seeking a professional, organised and proactive School Administrator with HR responsibilities to join its support team on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or HR professional looking to play a pivotal role within a busy secondary school environment. The successful candidate will become a key member of the school’s operational team, providing high-quality administrative and HR support that helps ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional attention to detail and understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding within education, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Working closely with senior leaders and support staff, you will be responsible for a range of school administration and HR duties, ensuring efficient processes are maintained across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school leadership team
• Manage student and staff records, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Support recruitment processes including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and onboarding new staff
• Maintain HR documentation and personnel files
• Assist with attendance, absence management and sickness reporting
• Process references, safeguarding checks and compliance documentation
• Support payroll administration and staff data management where required
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with school policies and GDPR requirements

Requirements

• Previous administration experience within a secondary school is highly desirable
• Experience supporting HR processes, recruitment or personnel administration
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with complete confidentiality
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and school management systems
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required

Desirable

• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar school management systems
• Knowledge of safer recruitment procedures
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Previous experience working in an education setting

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £100 – £130 per day
• Long-term opportunity within a successful secondary school
• Immediate start available
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate
• Access to professional development and training opportunities

This role would suit an experienced School Administrator, HR Administrator, Personnel Officer or Office Manager looking for their next challenge within a thriving secondary school environment.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity and become an integral part of a Northampton secondary school’s success.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be.