Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a busy school environment?
Do you have strong experience using school Management Information Systems (MIS) and providing high-quality administrative support within education settings?
Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet seeking to appoint a dedicated School Administrator from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with proven school-based administrative experience who are confident using MIS systems to support attendance, student records, communication, and day-to-day school operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of school systems and processes.
The Role
As a School Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support across the school, ensuring systems and processes run efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing and updating student records using school Management Information Systems (MIS) such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or equivalent
Supporting attendance monitoring, registers, and daily attendance processes
Producing reports, data extracts, and documentation for senior leaders and pastoral teams
Handling inbound and outbound school communications (phone calls, emails, and letters)
Supporting safeguarding, pastoral, and attendance teams with accurate record keeping
Maintaining confidential student and staff information in line with GDPR and school policies
Assisting with admissions, enrolment, and student transition processes
Supporting general office duties including filing, scheduling, and coordination tasks
Liaising with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies in a professional manner
Ensuring smooth daily operation of administrative systems and processes across the school
The Ideal Candidate
The school is seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive individual with strong administrative experience in a school setting.
You will have:
Proven experience working in a secondary school administrative role (essential)
Strong experience using school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar)
Excellent IT, data entry, and record-keeping skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a busy office environment
A professional, friendly, and proactive approach
Why Apply?
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barnet
Play a key role in the smooth running of school operations and administration
Develop your expertise in school MIS and education administration systems
Gain valuable experience for progression into senior school administration or operational roles
Full-time, term-time only role starting September 2026
Work as part of a friendly and experienced school office team
Be part of a school community that values efficiency, organisation, and student success
How to Apply
If you are an experienced school administrator who thrives in a busy educational environment, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at or call (phone number removed) (Option 3)
Salary description
£15.00 - £18.00 per hour