Part-Time Senior Administrator – Front Office Lead

Royal Rise Primary School; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Rise Primary School in Tonbridge is seeking a part-time Senior Administrator to join on a job-share basis. You will lead the front office and be the welcoming face of the school while supporting senior staff.

Working with a partner, you will assist the Headteacher, Business Manager and SLT, supervise reception staff, and ensure smooth day-to-day administration throughout the term-time calendar.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Arbor MIS (or equivalent school MIS) and managing pupil finance.
• Strong knowledge of SCR compliance, safeguarding guidelines, and data confidentiality (GDPR).
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Front Office Leadership: Oversee daily office operations, guide reception staff, and ensure smooth handoff with your job-share partner.
• Pupil Finance & Arbor MIS: Manage pupil financial transactions (trips, clubs, reporting) using Arbor MIS and assist the Business Manager.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Maintain and audit the SCR to ensure high statutory compliance.
• Executive & Communication Support: Manage leadership diaries, update the school website, handle enquiries from parents, visitors, and agencies.

Skills

Arbor MIS

Pupil finance

SCR compliance

GDPR

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Royal Rise Primary School in Tonbridge is seeking a part-time Senior Administrator to join on a job-share basis. You will lead the front office and be the welcoming face of the school while supporting senior staff.

Working with a partner, you will assist the Headteacher, Business Manager and SLT, supervise reception staff, and ensure smooth day-to-day administration throughout the term-time calendar.