School Receptionist/Administrator

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time

September 2026 start

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Southwark to recruit an experienced School Administrator for a long-term, full-time role starting ASAP.

You will support daily school office operations, handle pupil records, communicate with pupils, staff, parents and visitors, and maintain GDPR-compliant records. The role offers ongoing opportunities within a friendly school community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator within a primary or secondary school.
• Experience with SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently in a busy school office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing attendance, admissions, and pupil records using SIMS, Arbor, or other school management systems.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support, including data entry, filing, document management, and correspondence.
• Acting as the first point of contact on reception, welcoming visitors, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Supporting the Headteacher and wider administration team with the day-to-day running of the school.
• Assisting with school communications, newsletters, reports, and general office administration.
• Maintaining confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management

Prioritise workloads

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Administrator - Southwark

Location: Southwark, South East London
Salary: £15 - £16 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Contract Type: Long term
Start Date: ASAP start

Remedy is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established Primary school in Southwark to recruit an experienced and highly organised School Administrator for a Long term, full-time position starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated School Administrator to become a valued member of a friendly school community. As the School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office while providing exceptional support to pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing attendance, admissions, and pupil records using SIMS, Arbor, or other school management systems.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support, including data entry, filing, document management, and correspondence.
• Acting as the first point of contact on reception, welcoming visitors, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Supporting the Headteacher and wider administration team with the day-to-day running of the school.
• Assisting with school communications, newsletters, reports, and general office administration.
• Maintaining confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

Requirements

To be considered for this School Administrator role, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a School Administrator within a primary or secondary school.
• Working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom (desirable).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently in a busy school office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position starting in September 2026.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• A supportive leadership team and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.