School Administrator - East London, Impact & Growth

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an organised, proactive School Administrator to support staff, pupils and parents at our East London school. You will manage day-to-day office operations and act as the first point of contact for enquiries, ensuring smooth administrative processes.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, confidentiality, and strong IT skills, with experience using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom) welcomed. Flexible on full-time or part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar administrative environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, professional, and able to work well under pressure.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day administrative operations of the school office.
• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and attendance data.
• Supporting admissions, enrolments, and transitions.
• Handling correspondence, emails, and phone enquiries professionally.
• Supporting senior leadership with reports, data, and diary management.
• Using school systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar).
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

School administration

Organisational skills

Time management

IT literacy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

School MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)

Job description

We are seeking an organised, proactive School Administrator to support staff, pupils and parents at our East London school. You will manage day-to-day office operations and act as the first point of contact for enquiries, ensuring smooth administrative processes.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, confidentiality, and strong IT skills, with experience using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom) welcomed. Flexible on full-time or part-time arrangements.