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Role: School Administrator
Location: Tower Hamlets
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay: Competitive salary starts from 90-110 a day (dependent on experience)

GSL Education are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and well-organised school in Tower Hamlets that requires a School Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in school administration who are looking to further develop their career in a supportive and dynamic environment. You will be working closely with school staff, senior leaders, and parents, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations and contributing to the overall efficiency of the school.

Key Responsibilities of the School Administrator:

As a School Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the school’s administrative and front-office functions. Your responsibilities will include:

Administrative Support:Providing comprehensive administrative support, handling correspondence, answering phone calls, managing emails, and supporting staff with daily administrative tasks.

SIMS Management:Using SIMS to maintain student records, attendance, admissions data, and generating reports. You will ensure that all data is accurate, up to date, and handled confidentially.

Admissions & Enrolment:Supporting the admissions process by processing applications, maintaining student files, communicating with parents, and coordinating with relevant staff to support a smooth transition for new pupils.

Reception & Visitor Management:Greeting visitors, managing sign-in procedures, and maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area that reflects the values of the school.

Scheduling & Coordination:Organising meetings, maintaining school calendars, booking rooms, preparing documentation, and coordinating events across the school.

Office Management:Monitoring office supplies, completing orders, maintaining inventory, and supporting general office organisation to ensure an efficient working environment.

Event Support:Assisting in the planning and organisation of school events such as parents’ evenings, open days, and workshops, providing essential administrative and logistical support.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

  • Minimum 1 year experience working in a school office (essential)

  • Strong SIMS experience (essential)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff

  • A proactive, organised, and professional approach to administrative tasks

  • Strong IT skills and confidence working with databases and school systems

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a busy office team

  • Enhanced DBS registered on the update service

GSL Education Offers:

  1. Diverse Opportunities:Access to a range of roles across education settings including mainstream, alternative provisions, and SEN schools.

  2. Support & Guidance:We support you throughout the recruitment process—CV preparation, interview guidance, and full compliance assistance.

  3. Permanent & Long-Term Roles:We offer access to stable positions that provide career progression and long-term job security.

  4. Commitment to Quality & Safeguarding:As an ethical, inclusive, and independent agency, we prioritise safeguarding and high standards across all placements.

  5. Professional Development:We provide opportunities for training to support your ongoing professional growth.

  6. Dedicated Consultant:A personal consultant will work with you to secure the ideal role at the best salary.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout London.

For more information or to register your interest in the Admin role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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