School Administrator - Outstanding Secondary School -...

School Administrator – Outstanding Secondary School – Richmond upon Thames
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding secondary school in Richmond upon Thames serves pupils aged 11–18 and is recognised for its exceptional academic outcomes, strong pastoral systems, and supportive staff culture. Located in a leafy residential part of the borough, the school benefits from easy rail and bus links and a secure, well-maintained site.

The school prides itself on being a warm, inclusive community where students feel safe, valued, and motivated. Staff describe the environment as collaborative and forward-thinking, with senior leaders who actively encourage new ideas and invest heavily in training, wellbeing, and professional growth. The school is well-known locally for its high expectations, excellent behaviour, and commitment to giving every student the opportunity to flourish both academically and personally.

Its administrative functions are viewed as integral to delivering outstanding education. The school office is a busy, friendly team who ensure the smooth daily running of the school. Staff are equipped with modern systems, digital tools, and clear processes designed to support efficiency and communication.

Role Information

The school is seeking a highly organised, proactive School Administrator to join its central operations team. This is a key frontline role where you will provide essential administrative, organisational, and clerical support across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the school’s reception area at designated times, welcoming visitors professionally

• Providing administrative support to senior leaders, teaching staff, and pastoral teams

• Maintaining accurate SIMS/Arbor data, student records, attendance updates, and correspondence

• Handling incoming calls, emails, and enquiries, ensuring prompt and professional communication

• Supporting admissions, events, school trips, letters, reports, and whole-school documentation

• Assisting with safeguarding administration including visitor checks and DBS records

• Preparing resources, printing, filing, and data entry

• Supporting exam preparation, timetabling, and general office duties during peak periods

The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and friendly team where professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail are essential. You will be fully supported with training on school systems and procedures.

Requirements

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in a school or educational environment

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and management information systems (SIMS/Arbor desirable)

• High level of organisation, accuracy, and efficiency under pressure

• A warm, welcoming, and professional manner when dealing with students, parents, and visitors

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines within a busy office

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, solution-focused attitude and willingness to support the wider team

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures (training provided)

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.