Permanent School Office Administrator & Front Desk (Southwark)

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Remedy Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Southwark to recruit an experienced School Administrator for a long-term, full-time role starting ASAP. You will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and assist pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

The role requires previous school admin experience, familiarity with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom, excellent organisation and communication skills, and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain one).

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator within a primary or secondary school.
• Working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom (desirable).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently in a busy school office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing attendance, admissions, and pupil records using SIMS, Arbor, or other school management systems.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support, including data entry, filing, document management, and correspondence.
• Acting as the first point of contact on reception, welcoming visitors, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Supporting the Headteacher and wider administration team with the day-to-day running of the school.
• Assisting with school communications, newsletters, reports, and general office administration.
• Maintaining confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Remedy Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Southwark to recruit an experienced School Administrator for a long-term, full-time role starting ASAP. You will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and assist pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

The role requires previous school admin experience, familiarity with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom, excellent organisation and communication skills, and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain one).