The Role
A welcoming and well-run school in Brent is looking for an experienced School Administrator to join their busy office team.
This is a central role within the school community. You’ll be the friendly face at reception, the calm voice on the phone, and the organised force keeping daily operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment and take real pride in getting the details right, this could be a brilliant next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and pupils
- Managing reception duties, calls and general enquiries with warmth and professionalism
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and databases, SIMS or Arbor experience desirable
- Supporting attendance monitoring and follow-up processes
- Assisting with admissions and parent communications
- Preparing reports, documentation and meeting materials
- Supporting finance tasks such as invoicing, ordering and petty cash
- Upholding safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality procedures at all times
You’ll work closely with senior leaders and the wider office team to ensure systems are efficient, accurate and compliant.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a school office or education-based administrative role
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, essential
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
- High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
- A calm, professional and approachable manner
- A team player with a flexible, proactive attitude
Schools rely heavily on their admin teams, so reliability and initiative are key.
What’s On Offer
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Strong leadership and a well-organised office team
- Opportunities for training and development
- A varied role with real impact on daily school life
Please note: Applicants who do not have SIMS experience will not be considered.