Type of Position: Office Administrator

St Leonard’s C.E. Primary School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Inclusive school community

Job summary

St George's Primary in Lewisham is seeking an Office Administrator to provide efficient administrative support and act as the first point of contact for families, visitors and colleagues. The role involves managing reception, maintaining records, and supporting school systems to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to handle a busy workload, confident with IT systems, and possess strong communication skills with children, parents,

Qualifications

• 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 would be desirable, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
• Manage reception and enquiries; communicate with parents, pupils and staff.
• Maintain accurate records and support school systems and processes.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the wider school team.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Office Administrator St George's Primary (Lewisham)

Type of Position: Office Administrator

Subject: Administrative

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

Start Date: October 2026

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 21st September 2026

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