Location: Newham, East London
Position: School Administrator
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
A busy and welcoming secondary school in the London Borough of Newham is seeking a highly organised and professional School Administrator to join our dedicated administrative team.
This is a key role within the school office, providing efficient administrative support to staff, students, parents and senior leadership. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and maintain a high standard of communication and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff
Manage reception duties including answering calls, emails and greeting visitors
Maintain accurate pupil records and school databases
Support attendance monitoring and reporting
Assist with school communications, letters and documentation
Handle general office tasks including filing, scheduling and data entry
Ensure safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are followed at all times
Essential Requirements
Previous experience working in a school environment (essential)
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment
Professional, reliable and approachable manner
Desirable
Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom
Understanding of safeguarding and school policies
What We Offer
A supportive and friendly school community
Opportunities for professional development
A varied and rewarding role within education
If you have previous school-based administrative experience and are looking to join a dynamic secondary school environment, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£14.00 - £17.00 per hour