Business and Data Administrator

The John Lyon School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in London seeks a Business and Data Administrator for maternity cover starting February 2026. The candidate will work with the Central Administration Team and support the Senior School when needed. Ideal for those returning to work, the role offers a positive working environment with flexible term-time hours plus additional weeks. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided. If you excel in customer focus and IT skills, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of group pension scheme

Fees remission for children of staff

Continuing professional development

Complimentary lunch during term-time

Use of School's Sports Centre

Discounted membership to Harrow School's Golf Club

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly organised individual with a positive approach.
• Previous experience in a school office setting is beneficial.
• Knowledge of school systems such as iSAMS and ParentPay is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity cover for the Central Administration Team.
• Support colleagues at the Senior School campus when required.
• Adaptable and pride in being part of a supportive team.

Skills

Excellent customer/client focus

IT skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of school systems (iSAMS, InVentry, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Overview

February 2026 start - Maternity Cover John Lyon School is delighted to invite applications for a Business and Data Administrator to provide maternity cover from the end of February 2026. Based primarily at our Prep School campus, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the Central Administration Team and occasionally will be required to work at the Senior School campus to support colleagues there. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised individual with a positive, can-do approach who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. Previous experience in a school office setting would be beneficial, and excellent customer/client focus and IT skills are essential. Knowledge of school systems such as iSAMS, InVentry, SOCS, ParentPay, MSP, and Microsoft Office 365 would be an advantage, though training can be provided. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone returning to the workplace and keen to refresh, develop, and build confidence in their skills, as well as for candidates seeking a role that fits around a term‑time working pattern plus three additional weeks. If you are approachable, adaptable, and take pride in being part of a supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Employer

About John Lyon School John Lyon is a leading academically selective co‑educational independent day school for pupils aged 2‑18, located in Harrow‑on‑the‑Hill, North West London. With a proud heritage dating back to 1876, the school has evolved into a thriving all‑through school following its 2021 amalgamation with Quainton Hall Prep School. In the same year, we welcomed our first girls as pupils, marking an exciting new chapter in the school's history.

Working Hours & Benefits

Normal Hours of Work The normal working days will be Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a one‑hour unpaid break for lunch. This role is term time plus 3 weeks per annum (37 weeks in total). Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector;
• Membership of group pension scheme;
• Fees remission for children of staff;
• A commitment to continuing professional development;
• Complimentary lunch during term‑time;
• Use of the School's Sports Centre, including swimming pool;
• Discounted membership to Harrow School's Golf Club;
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Application Process

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 5 January 2026. Interviews: w/c 12 January 2026 Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before this date, should a suitable applicant be found.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service., and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out if you are shortlisted. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process can take , on average , one month. Please plan accordingly.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.