School Admin Lead - Supportive, Fast-Paced Office Environment

Marchant Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a thriving 11-18 Outstanding secondary school in Croydon to recruit a School Administrator. You will deliver high-quality administrative support to staff, students, parents and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and professionally.

You will manage front-of-house enquiries, maintain student records, support safeguarding and attendances, coordinate meetings and events, and help with admissions paperwork, ensuring GDPR compliance and a calm,

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience (school experience desirable)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional, approachable, and personable manner
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally
• Maintain accurate student records on the school MIS (Arbor/SIMS)
• Support attendance processes and safeguarding documentation
• Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and SLT diaries
• Produce reports, letters, and communications on behalf of senior leaders
• Assist with admissions paperwork and transition documentation
• Support school events, open evenings, and parents’ evenings
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Tools

Arbor/SIMS

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a thriving 11-18 Outstanding secondary school in Croydon to recruit a School Administrator. You will deliver high-quality administrative support to staff, students, parents and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and professionally.

You will manage front-of-house enquiries, maintain student records, support safeguarding and attendances, coordinate meetings and events, and help with admissions paperwork, ensuring GDPR compliance and a calm,