Job Description

School Administrator Opportunities - Wakefield Area

Start Your Next Chapter in Education with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced administrator or someone with strong organisational skills looking to make a difference in education? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking School Administrators to work across a range of primary, secondary, and SEN schools in the Wakefield area.

Whether you're looking for short-term cover or long-term placements, we have flexible opportunities to suit your availability.

Location: Schools across Wakefield

Start Dates: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Contract Type: Full-time and part-time roles available

The Role:

As a School Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of busy school offices. Typical responsibilities include:

Managing front-of-house and reception duties

Answering telephone and email enquiries

Maintaining pupil records and data systems (SIMS experience beneficial)

Supporting attendance, admissions, and safeguarding processes

Providing admin support to senior leadership and teaching staff

Ideal Candidates Will:

Have previous administrative experience (school-based experience is a bonus)

Be confident using Microsoft Office and database systems

Have excellent communication and time-management skills

Be flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to new environments quickly

Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Why Join Tradewind?

Access to a wide network of school roles across Wakefield

Supportive consultants who understand the education sector

Flexible placements to suit your lifestyle

Free CPD opportunities through our in-house training platform

Apply now for this exciting opportunity as School Administrator in Wakefield