School Administrator - Secondary School (Newham, East London)
Location: Newham, East London
Position: School Administrator
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
A busy and welcoming secondary school in the London Borough of Newham is seeking a highly organised and professional School Administrator to join our dedicated administrative team.
This is a key role within the school office, providing efficient administrative support to staff, students, parents and senior leadership. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and maintain a high standard of communication and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff

*Manage reception duties including answering calls, emails and greeting visitors

*Maintain accurate pupil records and school databases

*Support attendance monitoring and reporting

*Assist with school communications, letters and documentation

*Handle general office tasks including filing, scheduling and data entry

*Ensure safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are followed at all times

Essential Requirements
*Previous experience working in a school environment (essential)

*Strong administrative and organisational skills

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

*Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

*Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment

*Professional, reliable and approachable manner

Desirable
*Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom

*Understanding of safeguarding and school policies

What We Offer
*A supportive and friendly school community

*Opportunities for professional development

*A varied and rewarding role within education

If you have previous school-based administrative experience and are looking to join a dynamic secondary school environment, we would love to hear from you.