Job Description

Senior School Administrator
Secondary School
North West London

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm
Holiday: All school holidays
Start Date: Flexible

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting on behalf of a high-performing and ambitious secondary school in North West London, seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to take a key role within their established and fast-paced school office.

This is a senior, trusted position suited to an organised, confident and proactive Administrator who is comfortable working with autonomy, exercising professional judgement and supporting senior pastoral staff. The school offers a purposeful, high-standards environment where administrative staff are respected, relied upon and developed.

The Role
The Senior Administrator will play a central role in the effective running of the school’s pastoral and administrative systems. Acting as a key point of contact for senior staff, you will support multiple year teams, ensure consistency across processes and maintain exceptionally high standards of organisation, communication and data accuracy.

This role requires someone who can manage competing priorities, build strong working relationships and remain calm and decisive in a busy school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a key administrative contact for senior pastoral staff
• Coordinating and overseeing parent meetings and key school events across multiple year groups
• Managing and prioritising high-volume inboxes, responding and escalating appropriately
• Supporting the organisation and delivery of parent information evenings and award events
• Drafting high-quality letters and emails with excellent attention to detail
• Maintaining and quality-assuring pastoral and administrative data systems
• Providing general senior-level administrative support within the school office
• Answering telephone queries professionally and confidently
• Working with autonomy, using judgement and initiative to support daily operations
• Upholding confidentiality and professionalism at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a senior or highly autonomous administrative role
• Confident communicator with a professional and assured manner
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and Excel
• Experience managing processes, priorities and competing deadlines
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to read situations and respond appropriately
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Degree educated or equivalent experience is desirable, but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a strong culture, clear expectations and genuine opportunities for professional growth. Senior administrators are a vital part of the leadership support structure and are given responsibility and trust.

Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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