School Administrator - Southwark

Education First Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Opportunities across schools

Longer-term opportunities

Job summary

Education First is seeking a reliable School Administrator for a secondary school in Southwark. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with an immediate start and competitive rates.

You will manage daily school office administration, update pupil records in Arbor, handle attendance, and support registrations while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school or education setting.
• Experience using Arbor or a similar school management system.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day administration of the school office.
• Using Arbor to maintain and update pupil records.
• Managing attendance and pupil information.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Supporting pupil registrations and admissions.
• Preparing letters, reports and school correspondence.
• Liaising with parents, carers, staff and external professionals.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Supporting the wider school team with general administration.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Safeguarding

Tools

Arbor

Job description

School Administrator - Southwark

Education First | Southwark | Competitive rates | Immediate Start | 5 Days a Week

Education First is looking for a reliable, organised and experienced School Administrator to join a secondary school in Southwark.

This is a full-time opportunity working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with an immediate start available.

The Role

• Managing the day-to-day administration of the school office
• Using Arbor to maintain and update pupil records
• Managing attendance and pupil information
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting pupil registrations and admissions
• Preparing letters, reports and school correspondence
• Liaising with parents, carers, staff and external professionals
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Supporting the wider school team with general administration
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a school or education setting
• Experience using Arbor or a similar school management system
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A professional and approachable manner
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Previous experience within a secondary school environment would be desirable.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Full-time
• Immediate start

What You Can Expect From Education First

• Competitive rates
• Weekly pay
• A dedicated Education First consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Opportunities across schools in South London
• Opportunities matched to your experience and preferences
• Potential longer-term and permanent opportunities

Why Work With Education First?

At Education First, we want to build long-term relationships with our candidates rather than simply place you into the next available vacancy.

We'll take the time to understand your experience, skills and career goals before matching you with suitable opportunities. Our consultants provide ongoing support throughout your placement and are here to help from your first day onwards.