School Administrator

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a School Administrator in London. This role requires outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. The candidate should maintain the school's information system and provide analytical support to the leadership team. Strong communication skills and familiarity with SIMS or similar software are essential. The position promises a dynamic educational environment and offers the opportunity to contribute to the school's success.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have experience in a school administrator role.
• Ability to use independent initiative and work collaboratively.
• Good level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in advanced IT and use of school information systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties for the school.
• Assist the senior leadership team with analytical support.
• Maintain the school's information system effectively.
• Handle phone calls and ensure messages are conveyed accurately.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Independent initiative

Teamwork

Advanced IT skills (BROMCOM or SIMS, Excel)

Education

GCSE Maths and English or NVQ Equivalent

Job description

School Administrator

Secondary School

Kensington and Chelsea

Start January 2026

Veritas are working with a mainstream secondary school who are looking for a school administrator who is able to undertake administrative duties for the school and assisting the senior leadership team.

This highly academic all-Girls school is looking for a School Administrator. You must have outstanding organisation skills, be exceptionally pro-active and be responsible for the provision of high level analytical support to Leadership Team members and the Buisness/HR Team. You should be confident with the maintenance of the school's information system through the use of advanced computer programs. It is ideal you have successful experience in project management, including the use of SIMS, reporting, and using/ creating advanced spreadsheets. The school administrator will have an understanding and commitment to schools anti-discriminatory policies. You will also be responsible for taking important phone calls, passing on thorough messages when required and dealing with issues in a pro-active manner. As administrator, you will have access to school records and information which will also require you to demonstrate high levels of confidentiality and discretion.

The school is close to central tube stations and frequent bus routes.

Requirements and Skills Needed for School Administrator

• Preferred to have experience working in a school administrator role
• Ability to use independent initiative and work as a team.
• GCSE Maths and English or NVQ Equivalent
• Good Level of written and verbal communication skills, proven literacy and moderate numeracy levels.
• Advanced IT levels including BROMCOM or SIMS and Excel.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'