School Administrator – Primary School – Kingston upon Thames

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A welcoming Primary School in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an organised and professional School Administrator to join its friendly office team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment and providing outstanding support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Working alongside the Office Manager and Headteacher, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office while delivering a professional and welcoming service to the wider school community. This varied position would suit someone who has excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

School Information

This is a well-established Primary School that prides itself on providing a caring, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school enjoys excellent relationships with families and places great importance on creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who visits.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, modern administrative systems and ongoing professional development. Teamwork, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing are central to the school's positive culture.

Administration Team

The Administration Team provides efficient and professional support across all areas of school life.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and parents.

• Managing telephone and email enquiries.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records.

• Supporting admissions and pupil enrolment.

• Preparing letters, reports and school correspondence.

• Managing meeting schedules and room bookings.

• Updating the school's Management Information System.

• Supporting attendance administration.

• Processing incoming and outgoing post.

• Ordering office supplies.

• Assisting with school events and parents' evenings.

• Maintaining confidential records in line with GDPR.

• Supporting the Headteacher and senior leaders with administration.

• Assisting with finance administration where required.

• Providing general office support across the school.

Requirements

• Previous administration experience.

• School administration experience is desirable.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

• Experience using school MIS systems is advantageous.

• High attention to detail.

• Professional and approachable manner.

• Ability to manage competing priorities.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

Application

To apply for this School Administrator position, please send your CV as soon as possible.