Placement Overview

This VIP is a School Administrator at the Holbrook Centre for Autism. She processes the admin paperwork for the centre making sure invoices are paid on time and organising the staff’s payroll.

Generic Job Description for a School Administrator

School Administrators oversee the administrative systems that ensure the smooth running of a school. They are also known as Educational Administrators and can be found working in colleges and universities as well as schools.

The duties of a School Administrator might include receptionist duties, admissions, finance, recruitment and general administration.

Skills:

• Good communication skills
• An interest in the education system
• Excellent organisation skills
• Patience
• Diplomacy

Pay:

• Entry £14,000
• £25,000 - £35,000 with experience
• £40,000 or more for Senior School Administrators 

Please not that salary figures are a guide only. Actual salaries may vary depending on the organisation and geographical location

Hours:

• Typically 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
• Overtime may be required in busy periods
• Up to 13 weeks a year paid holiday 

Environment:

• Typically office based

Qualifications:

• No set entry requirements
• A degree in education, public administration or a related subject may improve chances of employment
• Most degree courses require five GCSE passes grades A-C and two A-Levels 

Training:

• An induction training course is common
• On-the-job training is likely to include software packages and systems used by the school 

Opportunities:

• Opportunities exist in Schools across the UK
• Colleges and universities tends to be concentrated around larger towns and cities 

Links:

www.dfes.gov.uk - Department for Education and Skills

www.tda.gov.uk - Training and Development Agency for Schools

www.aoc.co.uk - The Association of Colleges