School Administrator

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,573,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm

ASAP start

Job summary

Academics Ltd are seeking an experienced School Administrator to join a busy Greenwich school. You will support day-to-day office operations, manage pupil records and liaise with parents, staff and visitors. Proficiency with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom and an enhanced DBS are preferred, with an ASAP start and potential for a permanent role.

The role requires strong organisational skills, confidentiality and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school office - essential.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to deal confidently with parents, pupils and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within schools.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing general school administration and supporting the smooth running of the office.
• Maintaining and updating pupil information and school records.
• Using the school's MIS to input and retrieve information accurately.
• Responding to telephone calls, emails and enquiries from parents, staff and external visitors.
• Supporting attendance, admissions and pupil-related administration.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, letters and other school documentation.
• Processing paperwork and maintaining well-organised filing systems.
• Assisting with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
• Providing administrative support to teachers, the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Following school safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality procedures.

Skills

School office experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Administrator - Greenwich

Full-time | £14.50+ per hour | Temp-to-Perm | Start ASAP

Academics Ltd are delighted to be supporting a fantastic school in Greenwich with the recruitment of an experienced School Administrator to join their busy and supportive administration team.

Previous experience working within a school is essential. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced school office, highly organised and able to provide a professional and efficient service to staff, pupils and parents.

About the Role

Working as part of the school's administration team, you will provide essential day-to-day support across the school office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing general school administration and supporting the smooth running of the office.
• Maintaining and updating pupil information and school records.
• Using the school's MIS to input and retrieve information accurately.
• Responding to telephone calls, emails and enquiries from parents, staff and external visitors.
• Supporting attendance, admissions and pupil-related administration.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, letters and other school documentation.
• Processing paperwork and maintaining well-organised filing systems.
• Assisting with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
• Providing administrative support to teachers, the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Following school safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality procedures.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working in a school office - essential.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• The ability to deal confidently with parents, pupils and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within schools.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Temp-to-perm position with the potential for a permanent role.
• ASAP start available.
• Pay from £14.50 per hour.
• Join a friendly and supportive school administration team.
• Dedicated support from Academics Ltd throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to build on your existing school administration experience.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy