School Administration Officer

Operam Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Operam Education is seeking a School Administration Officer for a Beckenham primary school. The role covers front-office tasks, pupil records, admissions and day-to-day administrative support for staff, pupils and parents.

The post requires experience in school administration and proficiency with Arbor MIS, along with strong IT and communication skills. It is 36 hours per week, term-time only, with salary £14.25–£18.00 per hour and a September start date.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within an education or school environment.
• Experience using Arbor or a similar school MIS.
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative and clerical support across the school office.
• Maintain accurate pupil information, attendance and computerised school records.
• Support admissions, pupil transfers and other pupil-related administration.
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
• Assist with finance, orders, invoices, staff records and general school office processes.

Skills

Administration experience

IT and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

School Administration Officer – Beckenham

Location: Beckenham, Southeast London

Contract: Term Time Only

Hours: 36 hours per week

Pay: £14.25 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date: 21 September 2026

Horizon Teachers are recruiting for an experienced School Administration Officer to join a primary school in Beckenham. This is a varied role supporting the effective day-to-day running of the school office and providing high-quality administrative support to staff, pupils and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative and clerical support across the school office
• Maintain accurate pupil information, attendance and computerised school records
• Support admissions, pupil transfers and other pupil-related administration
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team
• Assist with finance, orders, invoices, staff records and general school office processes

Requirements

• Previous administration experience, ideally within an education or school environment
• Experience using Arbor or a similar school Management Information System (MIS)
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent