School Administrator

Location: Dagenham

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (37 hours per week)

A vibrant, forward-looking secondary school in Dagenham is seeking an organized, proactive, and articulate School Administrator to join their key operational support division. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in delivering efficient, high-quality clerical services that keep a busy educational setting running smoothly, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming school community.

About the Role

As a School Administrator, you will provide vital clerical and operational support across core school functions, including pupil admissions, attendance coordination, communications, and departmental assistance. You will serve as an essential operational liaison between teaching staff, students, parents, and external partners, ensuring that daily administrative workflows are executed with accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A positive, community-minded secondary school dedicated to high operational standards and pupil achievement

• Culture: A collaborative, fast-paced team setting supported by an experienced office manager, dedicated administrative peers, and a supportive leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Coordination: Provide high-quality clerical support to senior leaders, pastoral teams, and faculty heads, including drafting correspondence, managing schedules, and formatting documentation.

• Database & Records Management: Maintain and update student records, attendance logs, and admissions data accurately using the school’s Management Information System (MIS).

• Communication Hub: Handle telephone inquiries, process general school emails, and distribute notices to parents and guardians via digital communication platforms.

• Reprographics & Resources: Oversee office inventory, order departmental supplies, and manage reprographics requests for teaching staff.

• Event & Meeting Support: Assist with the administrative preparation for parents' evenings, school trips, open days, and student transition events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support role (prior experience within an educational, public sector, or corporate environment is advantageous).

• High proficiency in modern IT systems, including standard office packages (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace); familiarity with school MIS tools (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) is desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.

• Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-moving environment.

• Strong understanding of confidentiality, data protection protocols (GDPR), and safeguarding practices in a school environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Support Staff Scale (Grade 3/4 depending on experience, pro-rata for term-time only).

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), continuous professional training, career development opportunities, and access to staff wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated, efficient, and proactive professional ready to support the smooth running of a vibrant Dagenham secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.