School Receptionist/Administrator

Company: Remedy Recruitment Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

School Administrator – Southwark

Location: Southwark, South East LondonSalary: £15 – £16 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, Full-TimeContract Type: Long termStart Date: ASAP start

Remedy is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established Primary school in Southwark to recruit an experienced and highly organised School Administrator for a Long term, full-time position starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated School Administrator to become a valued member of a friendly school community. As the School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office while providing exceptional support to pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing attendance, admissions, and pupil records using SIMS, Arbor, or other school management systems.
  • Providing comprehensive administrative support, including data entry, filing, document management, and correspondence.
  • Acting as the first point of contact on reception, welcoming visitors, parents, staff, and external agencies.
  • Responding to telephone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Supporting the Headteacher and wider administration team with the day-to-day running of the school.
  • Assisting with school communications, newsletters, reports, and general office administration.
  • Maintaining confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

Requirements

To be considered for this School Administrator role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working as a School Administrator within a primary or secondary school.
  • Working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom (desirable).
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • The ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently in a busy school office.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What’s on Offer?

  • Permanent, full-time position starting in September 2026.
  • Competitive salary, depending on experience.
  • A supportive leadership team and friendly working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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Posted: September 6th, 2026