Senior Admin Officer

Reeson Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in London seeks a Senior Administrator to ensure the smooth running of the school office. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and qualifications in English or Maths. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Professional, friendly, and approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and organisation of administration systems.
• Analyse data to produce reports for HR and finance.
• Oversee administration of HR matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

ICT proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification in English or Maths

NVQ3, degree or equivalent

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Overview

Senior Administrator (A3) — South West London

Required: November 2025
36 hours per week Term Time Only (39 weeks)

A popular and welcoming primary school in South West London is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Administrator. The role requires someone who is highly organised, proactive, and able to demonstrate excellent administrative skills. The school offers a supportive environment and strong opportunities for professional development.

About the Role

The Senior Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office. The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to the planning, development, and organisation of administration systems, policies, and procedures.
• Analyse and evaluate data to produce reports, including HR and finance.
• Support procurement and sponsorship to ensure value for money.
• Oversee the administration of HR matters, including contracts of employment.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have a professional, friendly, and approachable manner.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have strong ICT skills and proficiency across a range of software packages (experience with Arbor MIS is desirable but not essential).
• Show strong time management, multitasking abilities, and problem-solving skills.

A qualification in English or Maths and NVQ3, degree or equivalent is essential.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory references and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%