School Administrator | Outstanding School | Sutton

Marchant Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is for a School Administrator in Sutton, South London, posted by Marchant Recruitment. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support, coordinate with staff, parents and students, and help maintain smooth daily operations in a busy school environment.

Key tasks include managing correspondence, records, attendance, events and enquiries, with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism throughout.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing general administrative tasks and school correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school databases.
• Responding to enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.
• Preparing documents, letters and reports when required.
• Supporting attendance and pupil administration.
• Handling incoming calls and emails professionally.
• Assisting with meetings, appointments and school events.
• Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Sutton, South London
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

An outstanding school in Sutton is seeking a highly organised and professional School Administrator to join its busy administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who can provide efficient day-to-day support and contribute to the smooth running of the school.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative support across the school, working closely with staff, students, parents and external contacts. You will need to be organised, approachable and confident managing a varied workload in a busy environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing general administrative tasks and school correspondence.

• Maintaining accurate records and updating school databases.

• Responding to enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.

• Preparing documents, letters and reports when required.

• Supporting attendance and pupil administration.

• Handling incoming calls and emails professionally.

• Assisting with meetings, appointments and school events.

• Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.

• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

About the School

The school provides a positive and well-organised environment where staff work collaboratively to support students and maintain high standards. The successful candidate will become an important part of the wider school team and will play a key role in ensuring the administration function runs efficiently.

Salary and Application

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.

The school is looking for a reliable and experienced administrator who is available to start ASAP.