School Office & Administration Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No perks listed

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a thriving 11–18 Outstanding secondary school in Lewisham to recruit a School Administrator who will support staff, students and parents, ensuring smooth operations. You will manage the school office, maintain records in Arbor/SIMS, coordinate meetings, admissions paperwork and events, while upholding safeguarding and data protection.

The role offers a full-time contract with paid scale salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable, and personable manner.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally
• Maintain accurate student records on the school MIS (Arbor/SIMS)
• Support attendance processes and safeguarding documentation
• Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and SLT diaries
• Produce reports, letters, and communications on behalf of senior leaders
• Assist with admissions paperwork and transition documentation
• Support school events, open evenings, and parents’ evenings
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanour

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a thriving 11–18 Outstanding secondary school in Lewisham to recruit a School Administrator who will support staff, students and parents, ensuring smooth operations. You will manage the school office, maintain records in Arbor/SIMS, coordinate meetings, admissions paperwork and events, while upholding safeguarding and data protection.

The role offers a full-time contract with paid scale salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative,