St George's CE Primary School - Administrative Assistant

Lewisham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

St George's CE Primary School is seeking an organised Office Administrator to join the welcoming school team. The role covers day-to-day admin, reception, and providing a high-quality service to families and staff.

This permanent, term-time position is 35 hours per week, with an actual salary depending on hours and weeks worked. Start date October 2026; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with families, visitors and staff.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Experience with IT systems and administrative processes.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for the school office.
• Manage reception and enquiries from parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and support school systems.
• Collaborate with office team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Job description

St George's CE Primary School – OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Start date: October 2026

PERMANENT

Term Time Only: 35hrs per week, term time only, plus 1 week and INSET days

Grade & Salary: Scale 3 Spinal Point 5-6

Salary: £31086 to £31530 FTE (actual salary £27,802 to £28,201 based on hours and weeks worked), subject to pay review.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and friendly Office Administrator to join our welcoming school team.

The successful candidate will provide effective administrative support and play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. As the first point of contact for many of our families, visitors and colleagues, you will need to have excellent communication skills, a professional approach and a commitment to providing a warm and efficient service.

What We’re Looking For:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Confident using IT systems and administrative processes.
• Friendly, approachable and able to communicate positively with children, parents, staff and visitors.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work professionally at all times.

Experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of school administrative systems would be desirable, although full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

About the Role:

The School Office Administrator will provide an efficient, welcoming and professional administrative service to support the smooth day-to-day running of the school, including managing reception and enquiries, communicating with parents, pupils and staff, maintaining accurate records, supporting school systems and processes, and providing general administrative assistance to the wider school team.

What We Offer:

• Supportive, expert colleagues and a positive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A school community committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and high standards

We strongly encourage you to come and visit us. To arrange a visit with our Headteacher, Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.

Closing date: 12:00pm on Monday 21st September

Shortlisting: Tuesday 22nd September

Interview dates: Week commencing, 5th October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.

Offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory references and you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK e.g. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.

If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.