School Administrator

Rikama Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an admin assistant for a primary school in Chislehurst. The ideal candidate should have experience with SIMS and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing pupil attendance, drafting documents, and welcoming visitors. This role offers competitive pay rates, support from a dedicated consultant, and the possibility of a permanent position. This position is initially offered on a long-term supply basis, providing a stable work environment while you develop your skills.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Long-term placement

Weekly CPD and professional development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Inclusive school culture

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and dealing with their enquiries.
• Administration relating to pupil attendance.
• Using IT systems to draft letters, emails, and reports.
• Managing email/post and keeping financial records.
• Ordering resources and paying invoices.

Skills

Experience with SIMS

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Methodical and well-organised

Good ICT skills

Able to relate well with pupils, teachers and parents

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise work

Job description

Rikama Education are working with a Primary school local to Chislehurst who are looking for admin assistant to start immediate. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a similar role, and have a good working knowledge of SIMS. The role is initially offered on a long term supply basis with views to support you permanent.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors to the school and dealing with their enquiries.
• Answering the phone.
• Administration relating to pupil attendance.
• Managing email/post.
• Using IT systems to draft letters, emails, reports, newsletters.
• Monitoring school supplies.
• Keeping financial records.
• Keeping paper and electronic records up to date.
• Using reprographic equipment.
• Ordering resources, paying invoices and banking cash.
• Sending key educational data about the school to the Department of Education or equivalent.

Skills and experience you will need

• Experience with SIMS.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Methodical and well‑organised.
• Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Good ICT skills.
• Able to relate well with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Able to prioritise work sensitivity and understanding.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.

Should you be accepted for this post, you will be rewarded by

• A Dedicated Consultant.
• On‑line Training available.
• A long‑term contract at this school.
• Excellent rates of pay.

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include

• Competitive hourly rates of £13.69‑£15.69.
• Long‑term placement with the potential for a permanent position.
• Weekly CPD and access to ongoing professional development.
• Continuous support from a dedicated Rikama Education consultant.
• A positive, inclusive school culture where staff are genuinely valued.

Apply Now

In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.

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Direct Dial: 0203 800 1029

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