College Administrator (Part-Time, 2 Days Per Week)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, proactive Administrator with direct educational sector experience to join a busy college administrative team on an ongoing, part-time basis.

You will provide critical front-line office support, coordinate student records, handle attendance data, and ensure smooth daily operations within the department. Prior, working experience with SIMS (School Information Management System) is an essential requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Management Information Systems: Maintain, update, and retrieve student records, timetable details, and academic registers using SIMS.


Attendance & Registers: Track daily attendance, log absences, run registers, and assist with follow-up communications for unexplained absences.


Front-of-House & Communications: Act as a welcoming point of contact for students, visitors, lecturers, and parents via telephone, email, and reception desk.


Administrative Support: Produce letters, format documents, manage incoming/outgoing post, and assist curriculum heads with departmental paperwork.


Compliance & Safeguarding: Uphold strict data protection standards (GDPR) and adhere to college-wide safeguarding and child protection policies.

Candidate Requirements

SIMS Experience: Proven, hands-on experience using SIMS within a school, academy, or college setting (essential).


Sector Background: Demonstrable experience working in an educational administrative environment.


Communication: Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills with a professional telephone manner.


Organisation: Ability to prioritise tasks independently in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive data discreetly.


Vetting: Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to undergo one immediately).

What We Offer

Consistent, predictable hours (08:30 – 15:30) fitting around other commitments.


Weekly pay via PAYE with accrued holiday pay.


Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.