Be the organised, welcoming and dependable first point of contact at the heart of our school.
We are looking for a confident and proactive School Administration Officer to lead the smooth day-to-day running of our school office. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same — from supporting families and visitors to maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications and keeping essential school processes on track.
If you are highly organised, professional, approachable and able to manage multiple priorities with care and accuracy, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
As School Administration Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring the school runs efficiently, safely and professionally. Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will coordinate core administrative processes including pupil records, attendance, admissions, school communications, staff administration and compliance documentation.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the school office and acting as a key point of contact for administrative matters.
- Providing a professional, welcoming reception service for families, visitors, staff and external professionals.
- Maintaining accurate pupil, attendance, admissions and operational records using the school’s Management Information System.
- Coordinating school communications, calendars, meetings, visits and events.
- Supporting safeguarding, compliance, fire safety and GDPR-related administrative processes.
- Assisting with staff administration, onboarding records, training records and attendance reporting.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders to make sure administrative priorities support the smooth running of the school.
About you
- You are organised, accurate and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
- You communicate warmly and professionally with children, families, colleagues and external partners.
- You understand the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.
- You are confident using administrative systems and handling records with care.
- You enjoy being part of a team and contributing to a positive, supportive school culture.
Why join us?
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the daily life of a school. You will be joining a values-led environment where strong administration supports excellent care, education, safeguarding and communication.
A rewarding role, supportive team culture, clear progression opportunities, company events, free parking, casual dress, as well as the following benefits:
- Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- High-quality CPD
- Training and support for all colleagues via a bespoke therapeutic model
- Pension scheme with the option to increase your contributions
- A dynamic, future-focused organisation
Work authorisation:
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or 20-hour contracts.
Ready to make a difference behind the scenes and at the front of house? Apply today and help keep our school running smoothly, safely and successfully.
Pay: From £22,495.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
