Job Description

School Administrator - Secondary School

Location: Newham, East London
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced School Administrator to join a welcoming secondary school based in Newham, East London. The school is looking for a highly organised and reliable administrator with previous experience working in a school environment and, importantly, strong working knowledge of SIMS.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in school administration who is confident managing a busy workload and providing essential administrative support to the wider school team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing general administrative support to the school office.

  • Using SIMS to maintain and update student records and school information.

  • Managing student attendance records and following up on absences.

  • Answering telephone calls and responding to email enquiries.

  • Welcoming visitors, parents and pupils to the school.

  • Supporting with pupil admissions, transfers and general student administration.

  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data is kept up to date.

  • Assisting with day-to-day office duties and supporting the smooth running of the school.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience working as a School Administrator or in a similar administrative role within a school.

  • Essential: Previous experience using SIMS.

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.

  • Able to work effectively in a busy school office environment.

  • Professional, approachable and able to use initiative.

What's on Offer?

  • Immediate start.

  • Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.

  • Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.

  • Long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

Interested?

If you have previous school administration experience and are confident using SIMS, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!