Position: Administrator
Location: Hackney
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Administrator Role in a Faith Primary School

A welcoming Faith Primary School in Hackney is seeking to appoint a highly organised and reliable Administrator to join its dedicated support team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to become an important part of a close-knit school community and provide essential support across the school's daily operations.

The school has a strong community ethos and is committed to providing pupils with a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, senior leaders, parents, and external professionals, helping the school run efficiently each day.

About the Role

The successful Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support across the school, assisting with correspondence, record keeping, pupil information, communications, and general office duties.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, responding to enquiries, preparing documents, supporting meetings, and assisting colleagues with a range of administrative tasks. The role will also involve regular communication with parents and carers, so a professional and approachable manner is essential.

This position would suit someone who is highly organised, confident using IT systems, and able to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support to the school

• Maintain accurate pupil, staff, and administrative records

• Respond to telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries

• Prepare letters, reports, documents, and correspondence

• Assist with meetings, appointments, and school events

• Update school databases and management information systems

• Communicate professionally with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies

• Support attendance, admissions, and pupil administration where required

• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information

The School Environment

This Faith Primary School in Hackney provides a caring and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and personally. The school places great importance on positive relationships with families and the wider community.

The administration team is central to the smooth running of the school and works closely with teaching and leadership staff. The successful candidate will join a supportive workplace where professionalism, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative, office, or customer-facing role

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Confident using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

• A friendly, proactive, and flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a school or educational environment

• Knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar systems

• Understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements

• Experience dealing with parents, pupils, and external agencies

How to Apply

To be considered for this Administrator position at a Faith Primary School in Hackney, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.