School Administrator

Description:

Job Title: School Administrator

Location: North London
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-time

Are you an organised and professional School Administrator with strong communication and administrative skills?

Do you have experience working within a school, education setting or busy office environment, managing enquiries, records and day-to-day administration?

Are you a proactive School Administrator looking to join a highly regarded and academically successful education setting in North London?

TeacherActive is currently seeking an organised, professional and approachable School Administrator to join a well-established education setting in North London, starting in September.

This is a busy and professional environment where high standards of organisation, communication and attention to detail are essential. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office and providing administrative support to staff, pupils and senior leaders.

As a School Administrator, you will act as a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and external professionals. You will support with telephone and email enquiries, maintain accurate records, prepare documents and correspondence and assist with a range of general administrative duties.

You may also support with attendance, admissions, school events, data entry and communication with parents. The successful candidate will need to be confident managing several tasks at once while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

The successful School Administrator will have:

Previous administrative or office-based experience

Previous school administration experience is highly desirable

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A professional and confident telephone manner

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel

Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar MIS systems is desirable

Experience maintaining accurate records and databases

Excellent attention to detail

The ability to prioritise workloads within a busy environment

A professional, approachable and friendly manner

The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and visitors

An understanding of confidentiality and GDPR

A strong understanding of safeguarding

The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day administrative support

Act as a professional first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors

Answer and respond to telephone calls and emails

Maintain accurate pupil and administrative records

Update databases and management information systems

Support with attendance and absence administration where required

Prepare letters, reports, documents and general correspondence

Assist with filing, scanning, photocopying and document management

Support senior leaders and staff with administrative tasks

Assist with meetings, appointments and events

Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Support visitor signing-in and safeguarding procedures

Communicate effectively with different departments

Support the smooth and efficient running of the office

Follow safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality procedures

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout your assignments

Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel

Competitive rates of pay

Support throughout the registration and placement process

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to take the next step in your career as a School Administrator? Click APPLY NOW to discuss this exciting September opportunity in North London.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment