School Administrator – Secondary School – Lewisham

Location: Lewisham, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Lewisham is seeking a reliable and proactive School Administrator to join its busy administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised individual with strong communication skills and previous administrative experience to become an important part of the school's day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school office. The role would suit someone who is confident managing competing priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to maintain a professional approach when dealing with confidential information.

School Administrator – Role and Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the school's senior leadership and administrative teams.

• Respond to telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries from parents, staff and external visitors.

• Maintain accurate pupil records, databases and administrative documentation.

• Assist with admissions, enrolment and pupil information updates.

• Prepare letters, reports, correspondence and other school documentation.

• Support attendance administration, including recording and following up pupil absences where required.

• Organise meetings, appointments and school events.

• Maintain filing systems and ensure records are stored accurately and confidentially.

• Welcome visitors and provide a professional first point of contact for the school.

• Assist with general office duties to support the wider administrative team.

School Information

The school is a well-established secondary setting in Lewisham with a strong focus on providing pupils with a positive and supportive learning environment. Staff work collaboratively across departments, with the administrative team playing an important role in supporting teaching, learning and the wider school community.

The school offers a busy but welcoming working environment, with established office procedures and opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues.

School Administrator – Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or school office role is desirable.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.

• A professional, approachable and helpful manner.

• An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

• Experience using school management systems would be advantageous.

Salary

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Application

If you are an organised administrator looking for a new opportunity within a secondary school, please send across your CV to be considered for this position.