Primary School Administrator

School Administrator

Location: Schools across London
Contract: Full Time – Monday to Friday
Hours: 09:00–16:00
Start Date: 1st September
Duration: 1 Term
Experience: Minimum 1 year of school office experience
DBS: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced School Administrators to work in schools across London on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator looking for a new role within a supportive school environment. You will provide effective administrative and front-office support, working closely with the School Business Manager, Headteacher and wider school team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

We are looking for organised, reliable and professional administrators who understand the demands of working within a busy school environment and can confidently manage a range of administrative responsibilities.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates with a minimum of 1 year’s experience working within a school office and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, your duties may include:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the school
• Managing the school reception and acting as a welcoming first point of contact
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and enquiries
• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff
• Managing access to the school and monitoring visitors
• Processing payments and handling basic financial administration
• Maintaining accurate pupil, staff and school records
• Updating and managing school databases and administrative systems
• Supporting data management and producing reports where required
• Managing room bookings and school calendars
• Preparing letters, correspondence and other school documentation
• Supporting attendance and other routine school administration
• Assisting the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks
• Monitoring and following school policies, procedures and administrative systems
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as delegated by the Headteacher or School Business Manager

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a school office
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and approachable manner
• The ability to work confidently with staff, pupils, parents and visitors
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Experience using school information management systems
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy school environment
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school setting
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

Apply Today

If you are an experienced School Administrator looking for a new opportunity in a London school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for current and upcoming School Administrator vacancies across London.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.