School Administrator – SEN Setting
Location: Sittingbourne
Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time /Temporary contract
A large, well-established SEN school is seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administrator to join their busy and supportive office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a specialist environment, supporting both staff and students to ensure the smooth running of daily school operations.
Please note: Previous school administration experience is essential for this role.
The Role:
As a School Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service. You will support the wider school team with a range of administrative duties, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the school reception, handling calls, emails, and visitor enquiries
* Maintaining accurate pupil records using school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom)
* Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting
* Assisting with admissions and leavers processes
* Liaising with staff, parents, and external professionals
* Providing administrative support to the senior leadership team
* Supporting safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality at all times
Requirements:
* Proven experience working within a school office (essential)
* Experience within an SEN setting is highly desirable
* Strong working knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment
What’s on Offer:
* A welcoming and supportive team environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist SEN setting
* Ongoing support and development opportunities
If you are an experienced School Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a rewarding SEN environment, we would love to hear from you