Senior Administrator - Secondary School - Permanent Position

Senior Administrator - Secondary School/Sixth Form - Redbridge - ASAP Start! - Permanent

Senior School Administrator
Location: Redbridge
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
Start Date: February 2025

Are you an experienced school administrator looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organisational skills and leadership abilities can make a real difference?

We are seeking a Senior Administrator to join a thriving secondary school in Redbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of school operations.

The Role

As Senior Administrator, you will be responsible for:
Provide outstanding administrative support to ensure the effective running of the sixth form on a daily basis.
Lead on the administration of sixth form progression procedures including UCAS tracking and UCAS references.
Lead on the administration of the 16-19 student bursary and student admissions.
Lead on the admissions+ platform and the admissions cycle.
Provide daily administrative support for improving School attendance and punctuality.
Work closely with the pastoral teams to support vulnerable students and in mentoring/coaching.
Work closely with the Head of progression and personal development and co-ordinators to implement and monitor their systems and processes.
Provide administrative support for sixth form parents/partnership evenings and other events.
Provide administrative support for communication with key stakeholders in the school.
Organise bookings for alumni, guest speakers and external agencies for PSHE, assemblies and special events.
Ensure the efficient and effective management of the reception areas and the sixth form block.
When required, work at upper/lower site receptions.
Support on ten non-term time days - GCSE/A level results' days preparatory and enrolment day.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:
Proven experience in school administration, ideally within a secondary school setting.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive and solution-focused approach to work.
High proficiency in using school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor) and Microsoft Office.
A commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Why Join This School?

Competitive salary of £26,000 - £32,000, based on experience.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about education and administration and are ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Early applications are encouraged as we anticipate a high level of interest.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.