Dynamic School Administrator - Front Desk & Attendance

Marchant Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks an organized, proactive School Administrator in a busy Hounslow academy. You will support reception, manage attendance data, handle parent communications, and assist the SLT with daily operations.

The role suits experienced school receptionists or office admins in a fast-paced educational setting, offering weekly PAYE rates and a supportive team environment in West London.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office, GP surgery, local authority, or fast-paced customer service environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a welcoming telephone manner.
• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact; manage visitor reception, phone switchboards, and school email.
• Maintain pupil databases and attendance using SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom.
• Make first-day absence calls and update registration codes.
• Produce official school communications, newsletters, and parent notices.
• Assist with admissions paperwork, trips, medical admin, and lost property.
• Support SLT, SENCO, and teaching staff with admin tasks.
• Uphold safeguarding via visitor sign-in and SCR procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Phone etiquette

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment seeks an organized, proactive School Administrator in a busy Hounslow academy. You will support reception, manage attendance data, handle parent communications, and assist the SLT with daily operations.

The role suits experienced school receptionists or office admins in a fast-paced educational setting, offering weekly PAYE rates and a supportive team environment in West London.