School Office Administrator

All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Greater London is seeking a School Office Administrator to join its friendly office team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support, manage the office workload, and ensure an efficient and welcoming environment for all visitors. Key qualifications include a minimum grade C in GCSE Maths and English, strong IT skills, and a team-oriented mindset. The position offers training and professional development opportunities. Apply now for this essential role in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development

Friendly and supportive office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum grade C in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a busy, varied environment.
• Team player, with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Skills in using information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support in a professional school office environment.
• Handle safeguarding, first aid, admissions, attendance, and correspondence.
• Ensure efficient administrative operations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Prioritization

Reliability

Education

Grade C in GCSE Maths

Grade C in GCSE English

Job description

School Office Administrator

At All Saints Benhilton C of E School, we have a position for a School Office Administrator to join our friendly office team. The position is for 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and the hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch. The successful applicant will be expected to work 5 inset days plus 10 days during the school holidays. Days worked during the school holidays will be agreed with the School Business Manager and the School Office Coordinator.

Job Overview

The role involves delivering efficient and effective support in a bustling hub that serves as the warm, professional 'front door' for the school. The office team offers an immediate positive impression for students, parents, staff and all other visitors. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where active communication ensures swift problem‑solving. The role is varied and you will be supported with access to training and professional development opportunities to build on your key skills.

You will be part of a team that is responsible for all aspects of the school office workload. This will include safeguarding, first aid, being the face of the school for parents, visitors, staff and children, and various administrative duties such as admissions, attendance, school trips, finance duties, correspondence, etc.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of grade C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• An ability to work in a busy, varied environment and be adaptable to changing priorities
• A team player is vital
• An ability to prioritise tasks on a day to day basis
• Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills
• A high level of verbal and written communication standards
• A proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet deadlines

Please note that we may close this advert before the deadline if we have enough suitable candidate for interview.

Why Join Us

As a school office administrator, you will be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call for all who come to the school office asking for support. You will be part of a welcoming, proactive team that all contribute to ensuring daily administrative operations run smoothly. You will have access to training and professional development opportunities to ensure you have a full working knowledge of all the systems and processes used within the school office.

Safeguarding Requirements

Please note if you are chosen to attend an interview, the school will check your social media accounts and if employed the school will arrange for an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service Check.

Safeguarding Statement

All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.