School Administrator - North London

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a School Business Coordinator / Senior School Administrator for an immediate start in Greater London. The role is a temp-to-perm position, working 8am-5pm with an hourly rate of 17-20 depending on experience.

You will manage front office operations and act as the main contact for parents, staff and visitors, while maintaining pupil data, admissions, attendance and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on Update Service is essential.
• Experience in UK school environment (SEN/AP/PRU) preferred.
• Proficient with school data, attendance, safeguarding and admissions processes.
• Experience using a school MIS and maintaining accurate databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage front office operations and be the main point of contact for parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain pupil data, admissions records, attendance and compliance documentation.
• Support School Census and other statutory returns.
• Assist with finance administration, HR checks, and Single Central Record maintenance.
• Coordinate meetings, diaries, visitor management and general school administration.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

School admin experience

Data management

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Tools

SIMS

Job description

School Business Coordinator / Senior School Administrator - Immediate Start

Contract type: Temp to perm, reviewed at 1, 3 and 5 month stage. Working hours: 8am-5pm. Rate: 17- 20 per hour dependent on experience. We're seeking an experienced school administrator with previous UK school-based experience to support the day-to-day running of a busy educational setting.

Key Requirements

• - Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• - Previous experience working in a school, SEN, AP, or PRU environment
• - Strong administration, data management, and organisational skills
• - Experience using a school MIS system, preferably SIMS
• - Good knowledge of pupil records, attendance, admissions, safeguarding processes, and statutory returns
• - Confident using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate databases- Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

Key Duties

• - Manage front office operations and act as a key point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors
• - Maintain accurate pupil data, admissions records, attendance, and compliance documentation
• - Support School Census and other statutory returns
• - Assist with finance administration, HR processes, recruitment checks, and Single Central Record maintenance
• - Coordinate meetings, diaries, visitor management, and general school administration

What's on Offer

• - Immediate start
• - Supportive and welcoming school environment
• - Opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting making a real difference to young people's lives