School Admin Officer — Join Our Busy Primary Team

Philosophy Education LTD.; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking an experienced Administration Officer for a primary school setting.

The role involves supporting the School Business Manager and ensuring smooth daily operations across EYFS/KS1 or KS2 sites as required. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, and provide a welcoming, professional service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing databases and pupil attendance.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support and helping to maintain school systems and procedures.
• Admin duties relating to pupil admissions and transitions.
• Recording pupil attendance and absences and contacting parents.
• Maintaining staff absence records and reporting to SLT.
• Maintaining staff and pupil databases, census returns and reports.
• Recording dinner money and school payments, and handling balances.
• Ordering supplies and uniforms and managing inventories.
• Maintaining the school diary and coordinating trips and training records.
• Reception and visitor management, mail handling and hospitality.
• Liaising with external IT and website teams and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Administrative experience

School office experience

Data management

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths at C or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Office IT packages

Job description

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking an experienced Administration Officer for a primary school setting.

The role involves supporting the School Business Manager and ensuring smooth daily operations across EYFS/KS1 or KS2 sites as required. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, and provide a welcoming, professional service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.