School Administrator
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Lewisham, London |
| Area | South East London, UK |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Support Staff/ Supervisor |
| Salary | £15 - £16 per hour |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | admin12_1753106419 |
| Job Views | 27 |
- Description
Job Title: School Administrator Location: Secondary School, Lewisham, London Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only) Start Date: September Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced school administrator looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and supportive secondary school environment?
We are seeking a highly organised, efficient, and proactive School Administrator to join our friendly administrative team at a well-established secondary school in Lewisham. This is a vital role at the heart of our school community, supporting staff, students, and parents with a wide range of administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Front office reception duties and first point of contact for visitors, parents, and pupils
Managing school emails, telephone calls, and correspondence
Attendance monitoring and data input
Supporting with admissions, pupil records, and reporting
Liaising with staff and external agencies as required
General clerical support including photocopying, filing, and document preparation
Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with admin tasks
Essential Requirements:
Previous experience working in a school administrative role (this is a must)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and school MIS systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or similar)
Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and work under pressure
A positive, professional, and flexible attitude
Desirable:
Familiarity with safeguarding and data protection protocols in an education setting
First Aid qualification or willingness to train
We Offer:
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for professional development
A dedicated and experienced leadership team
Convenient location with excellent transport links
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [insert contact email or application link]. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
