Senior School Admin & Data Operations Lead

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment places a Senior Admin Officer at a Comprehensive Secondary Academy in Islington, London. The role leads administrative operations, oversees school data platforms, and manages front-of-house services within a busy secondary campus.

You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate pupil attendance and data reporting, support senior leadership with statutory returns, and maintain high standards of operational efficiency across the academy.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths (C/4+).
• Experience in UK secondary school admin or similar.
• Experience with school MIS platforms (Arbor/SIMS/Bromcom).
• Strong IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative staff and coordinate daily office workflows.
• Oversee MIS/Data management including attendance and census reporting.
• Coordinate admissions and mid-year transfers with local authorities.
• Provide secretarial support to Principal and SLT, prepare confidential documents.
• Enforce safeguarding and SCR compliance; manage visitor protocols.

Skills

Leadership

MIS administration

IT proficiency

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

NVQ Level 3/4 in Business Admin or School Ops

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Bromcom

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

Marchant Recruitment places a Senior Admin Officer at a Comprehensive Secondary Academy in Islington, London. The role leads administrative operations, oversees school data platforms, and manages front-of-house services within a busy secondary campus.

You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate pupil attendance and data reporting, support senior leadership with statutory returns, and maintain high standards of operational efficiency across the academy.