Senior Administrative Officer - Ambitious School in Croydon

Job Title: Senior Administrative Officer

Location: Croydon, Outer London

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Outer London local authority pay scale, depending on experience)

Role Overview

An ambitious secondary school in Croydon is seeking a highly competent, proactive, and efficient Senior Administrative Officer to lead their busy school office ASAP. Working directly under the Office Manager and School Business Manager, you will oversee day-to-day administrative operations, streamline office procedures, and line-manage administrative support staff. This is a key operational role requiring exceptional organization, strong technical database expertise, and outstanding communication skills to ensure the administrative functions of the school run seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily reception and administrative operations, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and safe environment for visitors, parents, and agency staff.

• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance registers, and admissions data on management information systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom).

• Coordinate key school administrative cycles, including admissions, census returns, parent consultations, open evenings, and pupil reporting.

• Line-manage and delegate tasks to administrative staff, receptionists, and reprographics personnel to maintain high productivity and service standards.

• Assist senior leadership with complex correspondence, safeguarding administration, single central record (SCR) updates, and confidential documentation.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior administrative, office management, or supervisory role within a school or educational setting.

• Advanced proficiency in school management database systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential matters with tact and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern school facilities with a dedicated, friendly, and supportive office team.

• Structured career development pathways and access to continuous professional learning (CPD) in school operations and leadership.

• Convenient Croydon location with outstanding public transport links (East Croydon / West Croydon rail, Overground, and Tramlink networks) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive Outer London salary, enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and access to comprehensive employee assistance programs.

Application

To apply for this Senior Administrative Officer role at an ambitious school in Croydon, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.