Horizon Teachers is working with a SEN school based in Lewisham to find an organised, confident School Administrator. You'll be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, and part of a busy, supportive office team that keeps the school running smoothly.
The role
Keep pupil records up to date on SIMS or Arbor, including admissions, leavers and contact details
Manage attendance: record absences, follow up with parents and run attendance reports
Answer phone calls, emails and the front desk warmly and professionally
Sign visitors in and out in line with the school's safeguarding procedures
Send letters, texts and emails to parents through the school's communication systems
Support the office team with trips, clubs, dinner money and general admin
Handle sensitive information carefully and confidentiallyAbout you
Experience using SIMS or Arbor (essential)
School office experience is ideal, but strong admin experience from another setting is also welcome
Organised, calm and able to juggle priorities in a busy office
Friendly and professional with parents, children and staff
Confident with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Experience with ParentPay, Scopay, Parentmail or similar systems is a bonusWhy work with us?
We offer our support staff the highest rates up to £600 per week!
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We offer a FREE Safeguarding Course online to support you in your work in an educational setting!
You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, in many cases from day one.
We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers!
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