School Administrator

Job Title: School Administrator
Location: East London (Secondary Academy)
Contract: Full-Time, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Pay: £16 per hour (PAYE)
Type: Long-Term Placement

We are working with a welcoming secondary academy in East London to recruit a reliable and professional School Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior school admin or reception experience to join a supportive team and contribute to the smooth running of the school office.

The role is full-time, term time only, and expected to continue until the end of the academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the front desk and act as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students

• Answer incoming calls and direct queries to the appropriate team members

• Maintain a tidy and professional reception area at all times

• Provide general administrative support to the School Office Manager and wider admin team

• Assist with daily tasks including attendance, filing, and record-keeping

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school setting (minimum 2 months required)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Confident handling phone and in-person enquiries in a busy environment

• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills

• Availability to start ASAP, ideally with no more than 2 weeks' notice

Interested?

If you’re a friendly and capable school administrator ready for your next long-term role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

For other similar roles in East London and beyond, feel free to contact Leonie in our London office.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to safeguarding checks including an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.