Office Administrator

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Westminster is seeking a School Office Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support. Responsibilities include managing daily registration, being a welcoming contact point, and collaborating with the Safeguarding team. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. The role offers a salary of up to £35k FTE, with a start date ASAP.

Benefits

Free lunch during term time

Training and support provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role required.
• Must have a can-do attitude and be a team player.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily registration and act as a first point of contact.
• Collaborate with the Safeguarding team on pupil cases.
• Organize building utility checks and maintenance.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Customer service

Job description

School Office Administrator

Permanent, term time plus 2-3 weeks (preferred)

Up to £35k salary FTE, depending on experience

ASAP Start

Education

Westminster

3-QOA/RVF

The Client:

VWA are working with a prestigious independent school that prides itself on delivering excellence, in staff and pupils alike. The school are looking for a professional and dedicated Office Administrator to join their office team.

The Office Administrator role:

The School Office Administrator plays a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the College, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, pupils, and parents. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Daily management of registration
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and external partners
• Collaborate with Safeguarding team on individual pupil cases
• Organise and manage regular building utility and facilities checks and maintenance
• Manage incoming communications, ensuring all enquiries are handled promptly and professionally
• Assist with the preparation of written documents
• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Senior Leadership Team
• Other ad-hoc support as and when required

The successful Office Administrator candidate will:

• Have previous experience working in an administrative, secretarial or office role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and a busy workload
• A can-do attitude and desire to get involved, and position themselves as the lynchpin and go-to team member in the office
• Warm, calm, professional manner and commitment to high standards of customer service

The Details and Benefits:

• Permanent role
• This role can either be a full-time role, or term time plus 2–3 weeks
• Start date ASAP
• Salary up to £35K FTE
• Normal working hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday
• Occasional evening work
• Free lunch during term time
• Training and support provided

If this School Office Administrator role is of interest, please apply today!