Title: School Administrator

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Job type: Full Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start date: Immediate

MLK Search is supporting this boutique Independent Sports Specialist School in Southwark in appointing an efficient, highly organised and experienced School Administrator to lead the school’s day-to-day operations and support commitment to educational excellence.

This key role requires a proactive and organised individual with a passion for fostering a positive learning environment, supporting staff, and engaging with the school community. As a School Administrator, you will oversee school operations, drive academic initiatives, and build effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

Alongside the Business Manager, the School Administrator will be responsible for the following areas:

Collaborate with teachers and staff to support effective curriculum delivery, teaching practices, and student performance standards.
Manage daily school operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and maintaining compliance with educational regulations.
Create a welcoming school environment, address student issues, and ensure open communication with parents and guardians.
Develop and implement policies, initiatives, and programs aligned with the school’s vision and educational goals.
Act as the primary contact with the local community, represent the school in events, and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

A good standard of education to at least GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience within a school based office role is essential
Operate relevant equipment and basic ICT packages such as Microsoft Office
Highly organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication and the ability to foster constructive relationships with, and gain the confidence of, young people, parents/carers and colleagues
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to be proactive, flexible and adaptable
Ability to analyse and revise operating practices to improve efficiency
Willingness to undertake additional training
Willingness to support with offsite visits as well as staff and student meetings

Desirable Qualifications:

Educated to a degree level
Current First Aid certificate
Up to date knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding and GDPR
Experience/knowledge of Bromcom or other similar school information systems
Knowledge of InVentry system
Hold an up to date fully enhanced DBS (must have before role commences)

If you are a highly organised administrator with knowledge of school based systems and processes, please APPLY NOW!

Alternatively, you can contact me to discuss in greater detail:

**Please Note: Offers are subject to background checks and we are unable to support VISA sponsorship for this opportunity***