Administrator
Job Description
Help keep a specialist school running smoothly and make a difference behind the scenes.
TimePlan Education is looking for an organised, reliable and proactive School Administrator to support a specialist alternative provision school in the Kidbrooke/Eltham area of Greenwich.
The school supports young people aged 11-16 through personalised education, positive relationships and a structured approach to learning and development. Effective administration is essential to ensuring staff, students, families and external professionals receive the support and information they need.
This is an excellent opportunity for an administrator who enjoys working in a busy educational environment and wants to contribute to a setting where safeguarding, communication and student welfare are important priorities.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day administrative support, helping the school office operate efficiently and ensuring records, communications and routine processes are maintained accurately.
The successful candidate will be professional, approachable and comfortable managing competing priorities while handling confidential information appropriately.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide general administrative and clerical support to the school.
Answer telephone calls, respond to enquiries and welcome visitors professionally.
Manage emails, correspondence, filing and document preparation.
Maintain accurate student records, attendance information and administrative databases.
Assist with communication between school staff, parents, carers and external professionals.
Support the organisation of meetings, appointments and school documentation.
Handle confidential information sensitively and in accordance with data protection requirements.
Follow school procedures for visitors, safeguarding concerns and information handling.
Assist teaching and leadership staff with additional administrative tasks as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous administration or office experience; school-based experience is desirable.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confident written and verbal communication skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email systems.
The ability to manage competing tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
A professional, calm and approachable manner.
An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and the importance of accurate record-keeping.
Why Apply?
Play an important role in supporting a specialist educational setting.
Use your administrative skills in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Work alongside professionals committed to helping young people progress.
Receive recruitment support from TimePlan Education.
Apply now!
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Safeguarding Statement
TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.