School Administrator

Location: South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

A specialist SEND school based in South East London is looking for an experienced School Administrator to join their team from September 2026.

This School Administrator role is ideal for an organised and reliable administrator with experience working within a school, education, or busy office environment. The successful School Administrator will provide effective day-to-day administrative support, helping the school office operate efficiently and ensuring pupils, families and staff receive a professional point of contact.

As a School Administrator based in South East London, the role will involve supporting the daily running of the school office and assisting with a range of administrative tasks.

The School Administrator will be responsible for areas such as:

• Managing general administration and school office tasks

• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact

• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems

• Supporting communication with families, staff and external contacts

• Assisting with pupil records and general school documentation

• Providing administrative support to the wider school team

• Handling confidential information appropriately

• Helping ensure the school office remains organised and efficient

The school is looking for a School Administrator who has strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload within a busy school environment.

Previous experience as a School Administrator, school receptionist, education administrator, office administrator or in a similar setting would be beneficial.

The successful School Administrator will have:

• Previous administration experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good attention to detail

• Confidence using standard office systems and IT

• The ability to manage confidential information

• A professional and approachable manner

• Good organisation and time-management skills

• Experience working in a school or education setting is desirable

This is a full-time School Administrator position based in South East London, starting in September 2026. The role offers consistent full-time hours within a specialist SEND school environment.

The School Administrator will become an important part of the school's administrative team, supporting the smooth running of the school office and the wider school community.

Rate: Negotiable depending on experience.

If you are an experienced School Administrator looking for a full-time opportunity in South East London, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is 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 England. 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 and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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%