School Administrator
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Location: Brent, North West London
Start Date: ASAP Start
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
A welcoming and inclusive two-form entry primary school in Brent is seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator / Admin Assistant to join their busy and friendly school office team. This is a vital role within the school, providing efficient administrative support and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a large and vibrant primary school community.
The school is proud of its warm, community-focused ethos and supportive leadership team, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, staff wellbeing, and professional development. The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced office environment where professionalism, accuracy, and a positive attitude are essential.
About the Role
As a School Administrator / Admin Assistant, you will:
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff, and external agencies in a professional and welcoming manner
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations within a busy primary school office
• Use SIMS (School Information Management System) confidently and independently for attendance, pupil records, admissions, and reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil data, safeguarding records, and school documentation
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Support attendance monitoring, late registers, and absence procedures
• Assist with safeguarding procedures, including visitor management and compliance checks
• Support school communications including letters, newsletters, mail merges, and parent updates
• Assist with school trips, events, payments, and basic finance/admin tasks where required
• Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, and external professionals to support school operations
• Ensure confidentiality, GDPR compliance, and safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience working in a school office is essential in the uk.
• Strong, confident working knowledge of SIMS (essential – not a training role)
• Experience working in a busy primary school environment (two-form entry or larger preferred)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with parents and staff
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Confident ICT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What the School Offers
• A welcoming and supportive school
• Friendly, collaborative office and leadership teams
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and positive working culture
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Well-structured systems and supportive senior leadership
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy school community
• A stable, long-term opportunity within a thriving primary school
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Administrator or Office Assistant who is confident using SIMS and thrives in a busy school environment. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of a large and vibrant primary school in Brent.
If you are organised, experienced, and passionate about supporting education, we would love to hear from you
Location: Brent, North West London
Start Date: ASAP Start
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
A welcoming and inclusive two-form entry primary school in Brent is seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator / Admin Assistant to join their busy and friendly school office team. This is a vital role within the school, providing efficient administrative support and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a large and vibrant primary school community.
The school is proud of its warm, community-focused ethos and supportive leadership team, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, staff wellbeing, and professional development. The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced office environment where professionalism, accuracy, and a positive attitude are essential.
About the Role
As a School Administrator / Admin Assistant, you will:
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff, and external agencies in a professional and welcoming manner
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations within a busy primary school office
• Use SIMS (School Information Management System) confidently and independently for attendance, pupil records, admissions, and reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil data, safeguarding records, and school documentation
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Support attendance monitoring, late registers, and absence procedures
• Assist with safeguarding procedures, including visitor management and compliance checks
• Support school communications including letters, newsletters, mail merges, and parent updates
• Assist with school trips, events, payments, and basic finance/admin tasks where required
• Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, and external professionals to support school operations
• Ensure confidentiality, GDPR compliance, and safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience working in a school office is essential in the uk.
• Strong, confident working knowledge of SIMS (essential – not a training role)
• Experience working in a busy primary school environment (two-form entry or larger preferred)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with parents and staff
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Confident ICT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What the School Offers
• A welcoming and supportive school
• Friendly, collaborative office and leadership teams
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and positive working culture
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Well-structured systems and supportive senior leadership
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy school community
• A stable, long-term opportunity within a thriving primary school
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Administrator or Office Assistant who is confident using SIMS and thrives in a busy school environment. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of a large and vibrant primary school in Brent.
If you are organised, experienced, and passionate about supporting education, we would love to hear from you