Job Title: Senior Administrator
Location: Lewisham & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £18 – £21 per hour (dependent on experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Settings: Primary, Secondary & SEN Schools
Company: Complete Classroom Services
About the Role
Complete Classroom Services is currently recruiting Senior Administrators to work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools in Lewisham and surrounding areas. We are seeking highly organised, confident professionals who can support busy school offices and work closely with senior leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Administrator, you will play a vital role in the smooth and efficient running of the school office, working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and wider staff. Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the day-to-day administration of the school office and supporting junior administrative staff
* Acting as a key point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies, ensuring a professional and welcoming front-of-house service
* Maintaining and updating accurate pupil and staff records using SIMS, Bromcom, and Arbor
* Managing attendance, admissions, exclusions, and census data, including preparing reports and statutory returns
* Supporting safeguarding processes, including maintaining single central records and ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information
* Coordinating school communications, including letters, emails, newsletters, and internal notices
* Supporting finance-related administration such as processing orders, invoices, and monitoring budgets (where applicable)
* Organising school events, trips, meetings, and parent consultations, including diary and room management
* Providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders, including document preparation, reports, and meeting minutes
* Ensuring compliance with GDPR, data protection, and school policies at all times
* Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and systems within the school
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Previous Senior Administrator experience within a school setting
* Hands-on experience using SIMS, Bromcom, and Arbor (essential)
* Strong understanding of school office procedures and compliance requirements
* Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Confident communication and interpersonal skills
* A professional, proactive, and solution-focused approach
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through us
Why Work with Complete Classroom Services?
* Access to senior-level administration roles across a variety of school settings
* Competitive hourly rates (£18 – £21 per hour)
* Flexible opportunities including short-term, long-term, and temp-to-perm roles
* Dedicated, friendly consultants with education-sector expertise
* Immediate starts available from January 2026
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