School Administrator

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy, in partnership with a welcoming Greenwich school, is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a full-time fixed-term rolling contract starting ASAP. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff and support the busy front office with professional customer service and efficient admin.

The role requires prior school reception experience, strong organisation, and familiarity with school MIS systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as School Receptionist or in a busy school office is essential.
• Experience using Arbor, SIMS or another school management system is desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, pupils and staff with a warm, professional welcome.
• Answer and direct telephone calls, respond to emails and handle enquiries efficiently.
• Manage the reception area and ensure visitors sign in and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Carry out general administrative duties including filing, scanning, data entry and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using the school's MIS.
• Support attendance administration and day-to-day office tasks.
• Assist Senior Leadership Team and wider administration with general support.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Skills

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Remedy, a leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established school in Greenwich to recruit an experienced and professional School Administrator for a full-time fixed-term rolling contract starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and personable receptionist to join a supportive school environment where you'll play a key role as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff. The successful candidate will thrive in a busy front office, providing exceptional customer service while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• - Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, pupils and staff, providing a warm and professional welcome.
• - Answer and direct telephone calls, respond to emails and deal with enquiries efficiently.
• - Manage the school's reception area, ensuring visitors are signed in and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• - Carry out general administrative duties including filing, scanning, data entry and correspondence.
• - Maintain accurate pupil records using the school's management information system.
• - Support attendance administration and other day-to-day office tasks.
• - Assist the Senior Leadership Team and wider administration team with general administrative support.
• - Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• - Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Requirements

• - Previous experience working as a School Receptionist or within a busy school office is essential.
• - Experience using Arbor, SIMS or another school management system is desirable.
• - Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• - Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• - A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• - Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• - Full-time fixed-term rolling contract starting September 2026.
• - Competitive pay from £16 - £18 per hour.
• - Opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive school in Greenwich.
• - Ongoing support from the dedicated team at Remedy.
• - A rewarding opportunity to become an integral part of a busy school office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Administrator looking to secure a full-time position within a friendly and supportive school in Greenwich.

If you have previous school office or reception experience and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you.

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