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Meet Gemma, 19, and find out what she did to become a school administrator in Buckinghamshire. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

I absolutely love working in a school environment. Every single day is different.
  • Gemma found her job as a school administrator, a business administration apprenticeship, when researching jobs online
  • She is responsible for the daily administrative tasks that keep a school running smoothly, for example ordering resources for teachers
  • Gemma's job requires excellent communication skills and she uses what she learnt in English when greeting visitors and writing the weekly school bulletin.
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Gemma's career path
Gemma's career path
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Another name for a school administrator is a school secretary.

What to expect if you want to be a school secretary

  • School secretary average salary: 拢15,000 to 拢21,000 per year
  • School secretary typical hours: 36 to 38 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a school secretary?

You could get into this role via an apprenticeship, a college course, working towards the role in another job, or applying directly if you have relevant skills. College options include Level 2 and Level 3 courses, such as a T-level in Management and Administration (Level 3, England-only, from Sept 2022).

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service,

&This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed and the for more on T-levels.*

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