School Administrator - Lewisham

School Administrator

Location: Lewisham, South East London
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Long term, full time (term time, with potential for permanency)

A dedicated and efficient School Administrator is required for a welcoming school in Lewisham on a full-time, long-term basis to start ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, people-focused administrator who enjoys working in a busy school office and making a real difference to staff, pupils and families.

The role

• Acting as a first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, providing a warm and professional reception.
• Managing incoming calls, emails and enquiries, ensuring messages are passed on promptly and accurately.
• Supporting attendance processes, maintaining accurate registers and following up on absences where required.
• Carrying out general administrative duties, including filing, photocopying, scanning, data entry and maintaining school records.
• Assisting with admissions, pupil records and SIMS/other MIS updates.
• Providing administrative support to SLT, teaching staff and other departments as needed.

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience working in a school office or busy administrative environment (education experience highly desirable).
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office and school management systems (e.g. SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a calm, friendly and professional manner.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• A team player with a flexible, “can-do” attitude and a commitment to safeguarding and school values.

What the school offers

• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life.
• Opportunities for training and development, with potential for a permanent contract.
• Excellent transport links across South East London.

How to apply

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a long-term role in a Lewisham school and are available to start ASAP, please send your CV and availability details. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss the role and arrange interviews.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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