School Office Manager — Calm, Efficient Admin Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on internal digital systems

Structured administrative team

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator for an Elite Secondary School in Haringey, London. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents, and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

The role is a full-time, permanent position within a structured administrative team. You will contribute to safeguarding, GDPR compliance, and effective communication across the school, with training provided on internal digital

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or equivalent.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• 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 for 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

MS Office

Time management

Discretion & safeguarding

Tools

Arbor/SIMS

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Administrator for an Elite Secondary School in Haringey, London. You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, students, parents, and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

The role is a full-time, permanent position within a structured administrative team. You will contribute to safeguarding, GDPR compliance, and effective communication across the school, with training provided on internal digital