School Administrator

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an energetic, confident and enthusiastic individual to join St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in providing financial and administrative support within a busy school office. St Anthony’s is a successful two-form entry school in East Dulwich. Situated close to Lordship Lane, with excellent public transport links, we are a well-established and vibrant school in a beautiful building with delightful children and supportive staff.

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable School Administrator to join our busy school office. This is a key front-facing role, supporting the day-to-day operations of the school while ensuring high standards of administration, safeguarding and communication.

St Anthony’s can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school community
• A dedicated team of staff who support each other
• Supportive parents and governors
• Polite and happy children who enjoy learning
• Excellent pupil behaviour
• Ongoing professional development and training

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust employee benefits include:

• Simplyhealth – fully funded health & wellbeing plan
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• National College membership
• Career progression and opportunities
• Network of colleagues within the Trust

Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, providing a welcoming, positive and professional reception service
• Manage pupil attendance, registrations and absence follow-up
• Support admissions processes and maintain accurate pupil records
• Prepare and submit statutory data returns, including Census and Local Authority submissions
• Maintain and update school calendar and coordinate events including: Parents’ evenings, Open mornings and school tours, Whole-school events
• Administer school trips, including bookings, permissions and transport arrangements
• Manage Free School Meals (FSM) records and communicate meal requirements to catering
• Support safeguarding processes including visitor checks and DBS record management
• Provide first aid and manage medication records (training provided if needed)
• Record staff absences and maintain accurate administrative records
• Ensure efficient filing, archiving and compliance with GDPR

Essential skills:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident IT skills (e.g. MIS systems such as Arbor desirable)
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting a busy school

Desirable skills:

• Recent Office 365, Excel, Word, experience in an office environment
• Qualification in office administration
• Experience of Arbor MIS
• First aid certification
• GDPR Certification/training

All prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please telephone to arrange a convenient time, 020 86936852 or email aboilson@stanthonys.southwark.sch.uk. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is paramount and all staff are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2026 noon

Interview date: 25th June 2026