School Administrator

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group are partnered with a welcoming SEN school in Lewisham to recruit an experienced School Administrator for a long-term, full-time role starting September 2026. You will help run the school office smoothly, support pupils, staff and visitors, and ensure efficient administration.

You will manage attendance and pupil records, handle reception duties, and assist with communications and GDPR compliance, working closely with the Headteacher and admin team.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Administrator in a primary or secondary school.
• Knowledge of SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance, admissions, and pupil records in SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom.
• Provide comprehensive admin support including data entry, filing, and correspondence.
• Act as first point of contact at reception for visitors and staff.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Support Headteacher and admin team with daily school operations.
• Assist with school communications, newsletters, and reports.
• Maintain confidential records per GDPR and safeguarding.

Skills

School Admin

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

DBS Update Service

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Administrator - Lewisham

Location: Lewisham, South East London Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-TimeContract Type: Long term Start Date: September 2026

Remedy is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established SEN school in Lewisham to recruit an experienced and highly organised School Administrator for a Long term, full-time position starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated School Administrator to become a valued member of a friendly school community. As the School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office while providing exceptional support to pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing attendance, admissions, and pupil records using SIMS, Arbor, or other school management systems.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support, including data entry, filing, document management, and correspondence.
• Acting as the first point of contact on reception, welcoming visitors, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Supporting the Headteacher and wider administration team with the day-to-day running of the school.
• Assisting with school communications, newsletters, reports, and general office administration.
• Maintaining confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

Requirements

To be considered for this School Administrator role, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator within a primary or secondary school.
• Working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom (desirable).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently in a busy school office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position starting in September 2026.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• A supportive leadership team and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Ongoing support from Academics Ltd throughout the recruitment process.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Administrator looking to secure a Long term role within a thriving SEN school in Lewisham. If you're an organised, proactive, and enthusiastic School Administrator who is passionate about supporting education, we'd love to hear from you.