Position: Senior School Administrator
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £27,690 - £28926 per annum
An ambitious and inclusive East London secondary school is seeking a skilled and organised Senior Administrator to play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative and pastoral support across the school
The Role
You will lead and work closely with key school staff and administrative teams to provide exceptional student support, deliver efficient pastoral administration, and ensure effective communication with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders. This is a varied role in a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Key Responsibilities:
Provide outstanding administrative support, including reception duties when required.
Lead on pastoral procedure administration and daily cover management in liaison with senior staff.
Support Heads of School an and pastoral teams with systems, processes, and record keeping.
Oversee administration for parents’ evenings, partnership events, and school communications.
Manage student records, including admissions data, safeguarding files, and attendance information.
Assist in preparing accurate school census returns.
Contribute to student welfare duties and ensure safeguarding logs are accurate and up to date
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and SIMS.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of audiences.
A flexible, reliable, and conscientious approach.
Previous experience in a school office or similar environment (desirable).
Benefits:
Competitive salary on LBR Scale 5 (£31,524 – £32,931 FTE, pro rata £27,690 – £28,926).
Opportunities for professional development.
Supportive, collaborative working environment.
Staff wellbeing initiatives and access to a healthcare plan.
Contract Details:
Hours: 36 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per year (term time plus).
Start Date: September 2025.
Enhanced DBS required
About Us:
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV via this post or contact Smart Teachers directly at daniel.uwaifo@(url removed)
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references