School Administrator
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School Administrator
Outstanding Primary School based in Brent - NW10
We are looking to appoint a professional, efficient, and enthusiastic Front Office Administrator to join a welcoming primary school team.
This is a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school office and providing excellent service to pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of an School Administrator:
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Provide administrative support to the Office Manager
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Draft, proofread, and send clear and accurate emails to parents
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Maintain accurate records and data using Arbor (essential requirement)
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Manage enquiries in person, by phone, and via email in a professional and courteous manner with a strong sense of urgency
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Ensure a high standard of written communication, including typing and spelling
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Contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office
The successful School Administrator candidate will be:
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Alert, awake, responsive, and able to use initiative
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Articulate, confident, and able to communicate effectively at all levels
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Smart, punctual, and reliable
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Professional in both appearance and conduct
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Motivated and enthusiastic about working in a school environment
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Proficient in Arbor and confident in using ICT systems
We are seeking someone who demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail, and who is committed to supporting the school community.
To apply for the role of School Administrator, please submit your CV today and Dan@Reeson will be in touch.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
Key skills
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⭐ Highlight your Arbor experience prominently as this is listed as an essential requirement for the role
📊 Quantify your administrative achievements: 'Managed 450+ parent enquiries monthly with 98% satisfaction'
🎯 Emphasise your primary school experience and understanding of the education sector
🤝 Showcase your multi-channel communication skills (phone, email, in-person) as mentioned in the advert
💼 Demonstrate your initiative and ability to work independently while supporting the Office Manager
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- •Managed Arbor database for 420 primary school pupils, maintaining 99.5% data accuracy across attendance and assessment records
- •Processed 85+ parent enquiries weekly via phone, email and in-person, achieving 96% first-contact resolution rate
- •Supported Office Manager with administrative tasks including timetabling and staff communication, reducing processing time by 25%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reeson Education's outstanding primary school in Brent represents exactly the supportive educational environment where I want to develop my administrative career. With proven experience in Arbor systems and multi-channel communication management, I am well-positioned to excel as your Front Office Administrator.
My background in educational administration has equipped me with the initiative and attention to detail essential for supporting both the Office Manager and the wider school community. I understand the importance of maintaining accurate pupil records while providing excellent service to parents, staff and visitors.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you use Arbor to maintain accurate pupil records and generate reports?
- ›Describe your experience with ICT systems in an administrative role
- ›How do you ensure data accuracy when managing school records?
- ›What email management strategies would you use for parent communication?
- ›How would you handle multiple administrative tasks simultaneously?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult parent enquiry
- ›Describe a situation where you had to use your initiative in an administrative role
- ›How do you prioritise tasks when supporting multiple team members?
- ›Give an example of when you maintained professionalism under pressure
- ›Tell me about a time you improved an administrative process
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult parent enquiry
Describe a situation where you had to use your initiative in an administrative role