School Administrator

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