Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
School AdministrationIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£16-£19 per hour dependent on experience
School, admin, SIMS, Bromcom, Integris, Arbour, receptionist
School Administrator
Location: Southwark, London
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: £16-£19 per hour dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: £16-£19 per hour dependent on experience
About the Role
We are looking for an organised, proactive, and confident School Administrator to join a busy and vibrant school in Southwark. The ideal candidate will have proven experience using a school Management Information System (MIS) and must hold a current Enhanced DBS.
This role is central to ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, supporting staff, pupils, and parents, and helping maintain high administrative standards across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update accurate pupil information within the school’s MIS
- Manage daily attendance processes, including recording, monitoring, and statutory reporting
- Provide administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
- Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
- Support with admissions, leavers, and pupil transition processes
- Prepare reports, letters, and documentation as required
- Handle confidential information in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements
- Support the organisation of school events, meetings, and parent evenings
- Carry out general office duties including reception cover, filing, and email management
Skills & Experience Required
- Essential: Experience using a school MIS (e.g., SIMS, Arbour, Bromcom, iSAMS, etc.)
- Essential: Valid Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred)
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
- Confident IT user (Microsoft Office, email systems, data entry)
- A professional, helpful, and positive approach
What you need to do now
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