School Administrator – Join A Welcoming School In Epping

Marchant Recruitment; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment has launched a role for a School Administrator in Epping. The successful candidate will join a busy school office, supporting day-to-day operations and delivering a professional, welcoming service to pupils, parents and staff.

We are seeking an experienced administrator with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a busy education setting. Experience with SIMS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in school administration or education administration.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident dealing with parents, pupils, staff and external visitors.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Experience with SIMS or similar school management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Professional, approachable and reliable manner.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the school office and administrative processes.
• Handle confidential information and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate confidently with pupils, parents, staff and visitors; provide a welcoming service.
• Work alongside teaching staff and senior leaders to support school operations.

Skills

School admin

Communication

Word/Excel

SIMS experience

Customer service

Prioritisation

Tools

SIMS software

Job description

• School Administrator required for a well-established school in Epping




• Excellent opportunity for an organised and professional administrator




• Join a supportive administrative team and play a key role in the smooth running of the school

Our client is looking to appoint a highly organised and dependable School Administrator to join a successful school in Epping. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy education environment and takes pride in providing an efficient, professional and welcoming service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will become an important member of the school's wider administration team, supporting the day-to-day running of the school office and ensuring that administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently. The role is likely to involve a broad range of responsibilities, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys variety and is comfortable managing competing priorities.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people. As the first point of contact for many parents and visitors, you will also need to be approachable, professional and able to maintain a calm manner in a busy school environment.

The school is keen to hear from candidates with previous school administration experience, although applicants with strong transferable administrative experience from other sectors may also be considered.

School Information

The school is a well-established educational setting based in Epping, committed to creating a positive and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. The school places significant importance on effective communication, strong organisation and ensuring that its administrative systems support the wider educational provision.

The successful School Administrator will work alongside teaching staff, senior leaders and other members of the support team. You will be expected to handle confidential information appropriately and maintain accurate records while providing an efficient service to parents and colleagues.

This is an opportunity to join a professional team where your contribution will have a direct impact on the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in school administration, education administration or a similar office-based role




• Excellent organisational and time-management skills




• Strong written and verbal communication abilities




• Confident dealing with parents, pupils, staff and external visitors




• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel




• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information




• Experience with school management systems such as SIMS or similar would be advantageous




• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure




• Professional, approachable and reliable manner




• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children




• Legal ability to work within the UK