School Administrator

A welcoming and well run school in Brent is looking for an experienced School Administrator to join their busy office team.

This is a central role within the school community. You'll be the friendly face at reception, the calm voice on the phone, and the organised force keeping daily operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast paced environment and take real pride in getting the details right, this could be a brilliant next step.

• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and pupils
• Managing reception duties, calls and general enquiries with warmth and professionalism
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and databases, SIMS or Arbor experience desirable
• Supporting attendance monitoring and follow up processes
• Assisting with admissions and parent communications
• Preparing reports, documentation and meeting materials
• Supporting finance tasks such as invoicing, ordering and petty cash
• Upholding safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality procedures at all times

You'll work closely with senior leaders and the wider office team to ensure systems are efficient, accurate and compliant.

• Previous experience in a school office or education based administrative role
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, essential
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• High attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• A calm, professional and approachable manner
• A team player with a flexible, proactive attitude

Schools rely heavily on their admin teams, so reliability and initiative are key.

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Strong leadership and a well organised office team
• Opportunities for training and development
• A varied role with real impact on daily school life

Ready to take the next step? Email your CV to and let's make it happen.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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