School Administrator

Career Teachers; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Career progression

CPD courses

Referral bonus

Job summary

Career Teachers are recruiting for an experienced School Administrator to join a busy secondary school in Croydon. You will manage the school reception, handle calls and emails, and maintain pupil records to support daily operations.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, IT proficiency, and an Enhanced DBS. Term-time opportunities exist, with potential for permanent employment. Competitive daily rates apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and reception duties.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Supporting attendance and admissions processes.
• Producing letters, reports and general administrative documentation.
• Assisting senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks.
• Ensuring safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Administration experience

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

DBS check

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator – Croydon

School Administrator
Croydon, South London
Full-Time | Term Time Only (opportunities for permanent employment available)
Competitive daily rate

Career Teachers are currently recruiting for an experienced and professional School Administrator to join a welcoming and busy secondary school in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong administrative and communication skills to support the smooth day-to-day running of a successful school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the school reception and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff
• Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases
• Supporting attendance and admissions processes
• Producing letters, reports and general administrative documentation
• Assisting senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks
• Ensuring safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are followed at all times

Requirements:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Working Through Career Teachers

When you apply with Career Teachers, you will receive:

Competitive rates of pay
Professional support from our team of experienced consultants
Opportunities to progress your career
Ongoing career advice from a dedicated consultant
Free face-to-face CPD courses

Recommend a friend who’s looking for a new role and we’ll thank you with £250 for every teacher or teaching assistant who registers and works for 20 days.

Career Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.