Position: Senior Admin Officer
Location: Haringey, London
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start

Senior Admin Officer | Good Secondary School in Haringey

A welcoming and well-established Good secondary school in Haringey is seeking a highly organised and experienced Senior Admin Officer to join its busy administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional who can confidently manage competing priorities and provide a high-quality service to staff, students, parents and visitors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school office, providing administrative support to senior leaders while helping to ensure that key school systems and processes operate efficiently.

The position will suit someone who is proactive, approachable and comfortable taking responsibility. Previous experience within a school or education environment would be advantageous, particularly where the role has involved managing confidential information, supporting staff and dealing directly with families.

Current Haringey school administration roles demonstrate the breadth of responsibilities expected in senior school-office positions, including administration, data, finance, HR and managing office staff.

The Role

As Senior Admin Officer, you will provide an essential link between the school's leadership, administrative team, families and wider school community. You will be expected to work independently, identify priorities and ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales.

The role will involve maintaining records, coordinating communications, supporting school processes and assisting senior leaders with the smooth operation of the school.

You will also have responsibility for supporting and coordinating members of the administrative team, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their school administration career.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily administration of the school office.

• Provide high-quality administrative support to senior leadership.

• Coordinate correspondence, telephone calls and general enquiries.

• Maintain accurate pupil and staff records.

• Manage confidential information appropriately.

• Support attendance, admissions and pupil data processes.

• Update and maintain school management information systems.

• Prepare reports, letters, documents and presentations.

• Coordinate meetings, appointments and school events.

• Liaise professionally with parents, carers and external organisations.

• Support HR and finance-related administration where required.

• Assist with purchasing, invoices and general financial administration.

• Help monitor office procedures and ensure they are followed consistently.

• Support and coordinate members of the administrative team.

• Ensure safeguarding concerns are passed to the appropriate member of staff.

• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection.

The School Environment

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academically while developing their confidence and independence. The administration team plays a vital role in supporting teachers, students and families and ensuring the wider school operates effectively.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders in a position that offers variety and responsibility. The school is looking for someone who can become a dependable point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate should have previous experience in a senior administrative, school office or similar professional role. You should be confident managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience maintaining databases and confidential records.

• The ability to manage competing priorities.

• Confidence communicating with parents, staff and external agencies.

• Previous experience supervising or supporting administrative colleagues.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

• A professional and approachable manner.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar school management systems would be beneficial.

How to Apply

To be considered for this Senior Admin Officer position in Haringey, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.