School Office Administrator — Calm, Efficient Ops for Students

Marchant Recruitment; Enfield (CT); On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield School is seeking a School Administrator to support staff, students, parents and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and professionally. You will manage the school office, respond to enquiries, maintain student records in the MIS (Arbor/SIMS), support attendance and safeguarding, coordinate meetings and events, and assist with admissions paperwork.

The role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with training on internal digital systems and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a school is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable and personable manner.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally
• Maintain accurate student records on the school MIS (Arbor/SIMS)
• Support attendance processes and safeguarding documentation
• Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and SLT diaries
• Produce reports, letters, and communications on behalf of senior leaders
• Assist with admissions paperwork and transition documentation
• Support school events, open evenings, and parents' evenings
• Maintain filing systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Tools

MS Office suite

School MIS (Arbor/SIMS)

Job description

Enfield School is seeking a School Administrator to support staff, students, parents and senior leaders, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and professionally. You will manage the school office, respond to enquiries, maintain student records in the MIS (Arbor/SIMS), support attendance and safeguarding, coordinate meetings and events, and assist with admissions paperwork.

The role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with training on internal digital systems and opportunities to