School Administrator

Senploy; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy in Lewisham is seeking a highly organised School Administrator to join a well-established SEN setting on a long-term maternity cover basis. This is a full-time role requiring someone who can manage a varied workload, support senior leaders, and maintain accuracy across all administrative processes in a busy, specialist environment.

The role includes reception cover, supporting SLT, coordinating attendance, arranging nurse visits, tracking pupil medication, logging incidents, placing

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills and confident using Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised and able to manage tasks from start to finish.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly manner.
• Adaptable and willing to support across different areas of school operations.
• DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to undergo a new check.
• Comfortable working in a busy SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception support 8-9am and lunchtime cover.
• Support SLT with the annual review process throughout the school year.
• Coordinate attendance at open mornings.
• Arrange and manage nurse visits (vaccinations, weight checks, health checks).
• Track and monitor pupil medication, expiry dates and parent communication.
• Log incidents accurately on the school's tracking system.
• Place and track orders for stationery, consumables and medical supplies.
• Support summer term new parent meetings, collecting documentation and details.
• Undertake general administrative tasks as required by the School Business Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator - SEN Setting (Lewisham)

A well‑established SEN school in Lewisham (Sydenham) is seeking a highly organised and confident School Administrator to join their team on a long‑term maternity cover basis. This is a full‑time role requiring someone who can manage a varied workload, support senior leaders, and maintain accuracy across all administrative processes in a busy, specialist environment.

The school is known for its calm, structured approach, strong pastoral ethos and highly supportive staff team. You will be joining a setting where attention to detail, reliability and professionalism are essential.

The Role

• Full‑time hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (not flexible)
• Provide reception support from 8-9am and lunchtime cover
• Support SLT with the annual review process throughout the school year
• Co‑ordinate attendance at open mornings
• Arrange and manage nurse visits (vaccinations, weight checks, health checks)
• Track and monitor pupil medication, expiry dates and parent communication
• Log incidents accurately on the school's tracking system
• Place and track orders for stationery, consumables and medical supplies
• Support summer term new parent meetings, collecting documentation and personal details
• Undertake general administrative tasks as required by the School Business Manager

Person Requirements

• Excellent IT skills and confident using Microsoft Office
• Highly organised, focused and able to manage tasks from start to finish
• Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly manner
• Adaptable and willing to support across different areas of school operations
• DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to undergo a new check
• Comfortable working in a busy SEN environment
• Please note: no staff car park available
• Maternity cover - expected duration up to one year
• School is interviewing now