School Administrator / Receptionist

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking an organised School Administrator for a specialist SEND school in South East London, to start September 2026. The role offers full-time, long-term hours and a professional point of contact for pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities include managing general admin tasks, answering calls and emails, maintaining records, supporting school communications, and ensuring the office runs smoothly. Experience in education or busy office environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Confidence using standard office systems and IT.
• The ability to manage confidential information.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Experience working in a school or education setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing general administration and school office tasks.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems.
• Supporting communication with families, staff and external contacts.
• Assisting with pupil records and general school documentation.
• Providing administrative support to the wider school team.
• Handling confidential information appropriately.
• Helping ensure the school office remains organised and efficient.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Office IT tools

Education

Experience in school administration

Tools

Office IT tools

Job description

School Administrator

Location: South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

A specialist SEND school based in South East London is looking for an experienced School Administrator to join their team from September 2026.

This School Administrator role is ideal for an organised and reliable administrator with experience working within a school, education, or busy office environment. The successful School Administrator will provide effective day-to-day administrative support, helping the school office operate efficiently and ensuring pupils, families and staff receive a professional point of contact.

School Administrator - The Role

As a School Administrator based in South East London, the role will involve supporting the daily running of the school office and assisting with a range of administrative tasks.

The School Administrator will be responsible for areas such as:

• Managing general administration and school office tasks

• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact

• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems

• Supporting communication with families, staff and external contacts

• Assisting with pupil records and general school documentation

• Providing administrative support to the wider school team

• Handling confidential information appropriately

• Helping ensure the school office remains organised and efficient

School Administrator - About You

The school is looking for a School Administrator who has strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload within a busy school environment.

Previous experience as a School Administrator, school receptionist, education administrator, office administrator or in a similar setting would be beneficial.

The successful School Administrator will have:

• Previous administration experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good attention to detail

• Confidence using standard office systems and IT

• The ability to manage confidential information

• A professional and approachable manner

• Good organisation and time-management skills

• Experience working in a school or education setting is desirable

School Administrator - South East London

This is a full-time School Administrator position based in South East London, starting in September 2026. The role offers consistent full-time hours within a specialist SEND school environment.

The School Administrator will become an important part of the school's administrative team, supporting the smooth running of the school office and the wider school community.

Rate: Negotiable depending on experience.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%