Admin Officer

Sirjohnheron; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in London seeks a motivated and experienced School Admin Officer for a temporary 6-month contract. The role involves providing administrative support, managing office services, and ensuring effective communication within the school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills and proficiency in school management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience providing secretarial and administrative support.
• Proficient in using a school management system like SIMS.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office and reception services.
• Support in administrative tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Communicate well with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Skills

Secretarial support

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Governors wish to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic School Admin Officer to support in ‘Growing the seeds for life-long learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Admin Officer with experience to join our school. You must be a motivated and committed individual who can easily handle ad hoc duties. Grange was judged Good in its last Ofsted inspection (December 2022).

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value and celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community and seek to promote equality of opportunity for all applicants.

We need an admin officer who:

• Has successful experience of providing secretarial and administrative support
• Ensures the provision of general office and reception services
• Is motivated and determined
• Is proficient in using a school management system like SIMS and Microsoft Office
• Is proactive and a quick learner
• Is highly organized and has the ability to prioritize workload
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills both orally and verbally
• Will work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with pupils, colleagues, parents/carers, and other professionals

If you are driven to make a difference and passionate about the impact of education on changing lives, then Grange is the place for you.

Grange is a one-form entry primary school situated in Plaistow. We have easy access to an underground station and a free car park. Please contact Mrs Gahir on 020 7476 5146 for further details.

Interviews: WC 09/06/2025

Contract: Temporary contract – 6 Months (possibly extended to 1 year)

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

How to apply

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team ([e-mail]). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.