At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support, manage communications, and keep the school running smoothly.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school in Tower Hamlets with a diverse community of over 900 pupils.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team in a modern campus with great transport links.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be the heart of the school, making a real difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration or equivalent, plus GCSEs in English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
We are seeking an organized, efficient, and proactive Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support across our school office. Working closely with the Office Manager, Senior Leadership Team, and teaching staff, the successful candidate will handle daily pupil and parent communications, maintain student databases, process correspondence, and ensure administrative operations run smoothly every day.
Set in a bright, modern Inner London campus featuring high-tech administrative suites, creative learning hubs, and vibrant student spaces, this energetic secondary school serves a diverse community of over 900 pupils. The school combines high academic aspirations with a warm, inclusive ethos. The school office functions as the welcoming heart of the campus, utilizing cloud-based management systems and digital communication channels to deliver efficient, friendly, and professional support to pupils, staff, and visitors.
KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS
- Administrative Support: Execute daily office operations, including handling student inquiries, managing correspondence, preparing report packs, and maintaining digital filing systems.
- Student Data & Attendance Management: Update pupil records on the school Management Information System (MIS), log attendance data, track absences, and process student registration details.
- Parent & Visitor Communications: Respond to parent inquiries via phone and email, assist with front-of-house requests, and distribute school-wide notices and newsletters.
- School Event & Trip Logistics: Assist with logistics for open evenings, parent consultations, and educational visits, coordinating parent consent forms and booking details.
- Reproduction & Document Preparation: Assist teaching staff with central printing, photocopying, document formatting, and ordering office and classroom supplies.
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration, Customer Service, or equivalent qualification/experience. GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.
- Experience: Proven experience in an administrative support role—ideally within a secondary school, primary school, local authority, or busy public sector office.
- Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, high computer literacy (MS Office suite, Google Workspace, and school MIS software such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom), strong attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills under pressure.
REGIONAL CONTEXT
- Local Area & Community: Based in the vibrant East London borough of Tower Hamlets, the school serves an ambitious, diverse, and culturally rich community.
- Transport & Commuting: Tower Hamlets features exceptional public transport infrastructure.
Administrator | Vibrant & Inclusive Secondary School | Tower Hamlets employer: Marchant Recruitment
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