Job description

Location: Slough
Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Are you an organised, detail-driven administrator with strong SIMS experience? Do you want to play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and school success?

We're looking for a proactive and reliable SIMS Administrator to join a thriving and supportive school community. This is more than just an admin role, you'll be at the heart of the school's daily operations, helping to ensure students are safe, supported, and present, while providing vital data that drives improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Taking ownership of student records on SIMS, ensuring everything is accurate, up to date, and compliant
Leading on daily attendance processes, monitoring, recording, and following up on absences quickly and effectively
Building positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating clearly about attendance matters
Managing sensitive student welfare data, including medical needs and allergies, with care and precision
Supporting safeguarding by keeping critical student information current and reliable
Producing insightful attendance reports to support school strategies and decision-making
Working closely with senior leaders and pastoral teams to support student success
Providing flexible administrative support across the school office

What We're Looking For

Proven experience using SIMS in a school environment
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience handling attendance procedures confidently
Understanding of student welfare processes, particularly medical information and allergies
Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
A team player who can also work independently

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience in a similar school-based role
Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection in education

Why Join Us?

Be part of a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative school community
Make a real difference to student wellbeing and daily school life
Gain access to ongoing training and professional development
Work in a role where your organisation and initiative truly matter