School Administrator

Operam Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are currently recruiting for an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming and well-established school based in North London.

This temporary/long-term role offers a varied administration position within a busy school office, with responsibilities including managing the reception, handling calls and emails, maintaining pupil records and data, and providing support to teaching and pastoral staff. DBS check and eligibility for working in the UK will apply.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience within a school is essential.
• Experience using SIMS, Bromcom or Arbor is highly desirable.
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills.
• Professional and confident when communicating with parents, pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and providing a welcoming first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and staff
• Handling incoming calls, emails, correspondence and face-to-face enquiries
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, attendance information and school data
• Using school management systems to update records and retrieve information
• Supporting with registers, letters, documentation, data entry and general administration
• Providing administrative support to teaching, pastoral and senior staff when required

Tools

SIMS

Bromcom

Arbor

Job description

School Administrator / Receptionist

Location: North London

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

Contract: Temporary / Long-Term

Horizon Teachers are currently recruiting for an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming and well-established school based in North London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator looking for a varied position within a busy and supportive school environment. You will be joining an established team and will play a key role in ensuring the school office and reception run smoothly throughout the day.

The position will involve regular communication with pupils, parents, teaching staff and senior leaders, so the school is looking for someone who is professional, approachable and confident dealing with a range of enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and providing a welcoming first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and staff
• Handling incoming calls, emails, correspondence and face-to-face enquiries
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, attendance information and school data
• Using school management systems to update records and retrieve information
• Supporting with registers, letters, documentation, data entry and general administration
• Providing administrative support to teaching, pastoral and senior staff when required

Requirements

• Previous administration or reception experience within a school is essential
• Experience using SIMS, Bromcom or Arbor is highly desirable
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills
• Professional and confident when communicating with parents, pupils and staff
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively within a busy school office

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