Office Administrator

Location: London
Salary: -24,779 - -28,412 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8:15am-4:00pm

Be the heart of a specialist independent school.

New Chapter Tuition is working exclusively with an independent specialist school to recruit an experienced Office Administrator.

This is an exciting opportunity to become the central point of a busy specialist school supporting young people with additional educational, social, emotional and mental health needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office while providing exceptional administrative support to the leadership team, staff, parents and external professionals.

If you are highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a real difference, we''d love to hear from you.

The Role

As Office Administrator, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school office and reception.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance and administrative systems.
• Support admissions, student inductions and school events.
• Assist with finance administration, purchasing and office resources.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team.

About You

We''re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working within a school or education administration environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and school MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A professional, proactive approach with a genuine commitment to safeguarding.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position within a specialist independent school.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people''s education every day.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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