About the Role
An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in the heart of Greenwich is seeking a reliable, professional, and experienced School Administrator to join its friendly and dedicated administration team. The school has a strong local reputation for high academic standards, excellent student behaviour, and a warm, inclusive environment that supports both pupils and staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with strong SIMS experience to play a key role in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the school run smoothly. You will be working closely with the wider administration team and reporting directly to the Office Manager and School Business Manager.
Key Responsibilities
As a School Administrator, your duties will include but are not limited to:
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SIMS Data Management: Accurately maintaining and updating pupil records, attendance, and contact information using SIMS (Schools Information Management System)
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General Office Support: Handling telephone calls, emails, and front-desk queries in a professional and courteous manner
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Microsoft Office Tasks: Creating and formatting documents using Word, managing spreadsheets using Excel, and supporting general administrative tasks
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Stock & Supplies: Monitoring and ordering school supplies and managing inventory records
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Team Collaboration: Working effectively with the admin team and supporting the needs of the teaching staff
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Ad Hoc Duties: Any additional tasks as directed by the Office Manager or School Business Manager
This role is key to supporting the daily functions of a busy school office and would suit someone who enjoys multitasking and thrives in an education-based setting.
Person Specification
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a UK school office (essential)
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Excellent working knowledge of SIMS (essential)
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Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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High level of organisational ability and attention to detail
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Calm, friendly, and professional communication style
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Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities
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Must be immediately available and able to commit to full-time hours during term-time
Why Join This School?
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Work in a well-established and supportive school environment
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Join a team that is committed to professional development and collaborative working
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Make a meaningful contribution to the success and wellbeing of young people
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Benefit from term-time only hours, making this an ideal role for those seeking work-life balance
How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant school office experience and SIMS expertise. Interviews and shortlisting will take place immediately due to the urgent need to fill this position.
Please note: We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you do not hear back within this time, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Philosophy Education is acting as a recruitment business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its client schools.
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