Senior School Administrator: Office Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A friendly, welcoming school team

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Senior Administrator for a welcoming primary school in Oxford. You will support day-to-day school operations, manage communications, and maintain accurate records, reporting to the Headteacher and senior leaders.

This role demands organisation, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a busy school environment. A friendly, professional approach with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative, school office or office coordination role.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school administration systems.
• Commitment to safeguarding and data protection.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Friendly, professional manner with parents, pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative activities and ensure office systems run efficiently.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings and calendars.
• Maintain accurate records and confidential data.
• Support the Headteacher and senior leaders with documentation for meetings and events.
• Welcome parents and visitors and handle enquiries professionally.
• Assist with school events and pupil-related processes.

Skills

Senior administrative experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Interpersonal communication

Independent working

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Arbor (school MIS)

SIMS (school MIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Senior Administrator for a welcoming primary school in Oxford. You will support day-to-day school operations, manage communications, and maintain accurate records, reporting to the Headteacher and senior leaders.

This role demands organisation, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a busy school environment. A friendly, professional approach with families and staff is essential.