School Administrator

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a School Administrator for a mainstream secondary school in London. You will undertake various administrative duties and support the senior leadership team with high-level analytical tasks. Ideal candidates should have strong organization skills and experience with advanced computer programs, including SIMS and Excel. An understanding of anti-discriminatory policies is essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant educational environment with access to public transport.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working in a school administrator role.
• Ability to use independent initiative and work as a team.
• Proven literacy and moderate numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties for the school.
• Assist the senior leadership team with analytical support.
• Maintain the school's information system.

Skills

Outstanding organisation skills

Exceptional proactivity

Good written and verbal communication skills

Advanced IT skills including BROMCOM or SIMS and Excel

Education

GCSE Maths and English or NVQ Equivalent

Job description

School Administrator – Overview

Veritas are working with a mainstream secondary school looking for a school administrator who is able to undertake administrative duties for the school and assist 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 Business/HR Team. You should be confident with the maintenance of the school's information system through the use of advanced computer programmes. 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.

Application Process and Conditions

• 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

Equal Opportunity 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.'

Additional Information

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest!