Senior Administrator

Senior Administrator – Islington – Immediate Start

Job Title: Senior Administrator
Location: Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School, Islington, London
Employment Type: Full-Time – 5 days per week (on-site)
Start Date: ASAP – Long-term placement
Salary: £20 per hour PAYE

About the Role

anzuk Education is recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator to join an Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Islington. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP. School experience is essential.

We are seeking an experienced school administrator with a strong background in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy secondary school. The successful candidate will be professional, organised and confident managing attendance, welfare, front-of-house responsibilities and administrative support for Heads of Year.

Candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one at registration.

We will accept candidates with a maximum of a one-week notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor student attendance, including updating records, identifying absences and following up with parents and carers where required

• Support student welfare, dealing professionally and sensitively with day-to-day pastoral and wellbeing matters

• Provide administrative support to Heads of Year (HOY) and wider pastoral teams

• Produce, maintain and distribute reports, records and key school documentation

• Manage professional correspondence with parents and carers, including letters, emails and other communications

• Cover front of house/reception, welcoming visitors, answering enquiries and acting as a professional first point of contact for the school

• Maintain accurate student information and update school systems, including attendance, contact and pastoral records

• Liaise effectively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents, carers and external professionals

• Support the preparation and organisation of meetings, documentation and follow-up actions

• Assist with general school administration, including admissions, compliance and wider office duties

• Support the organisation of whole-school events, open evenings and school functions

• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive student and family information professionally

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through anzuk

• Available ASAP for a full-time role (maximum two-week notice period)

• Minimum of six months’ experience working within a UK school in an administrative role

• Experience managing or supporting school attendance and student records

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly when communicating with parents and carers

• Experience using Microsoft Office and school systems (Arbor/SIMS desirable)

• Ability to remain calm, professional and adaptable within a busy secondary school environment

Benefits of working with ANZUK Education

Ready2Work app – Control your availability, bookings and schedule — all from one place.

Crystal-clear pay – No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide.

Bonus programme – Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you refer.

Free access to our Growth Hub – Your bespoke learning platform.

Closer to home – Smarter placements. Shorter commutes.

Genuine community – Events, webinars, and a network that’s got your back.

Global opportunities – Work across Australia, New Zealand, North America and the UK.

What you can expect from ANZUK Education

ANZUK is the teaching agency that puts educators first — with transparent pay, consistent work, and consultants who take the time to understand what matters to you. We don’t just find you bookings. We make flexible teaching feel stable, supported and valued.

With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education... it’s safe to say we know our stuff.

Right educator, right place, right time.

ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.

ANZUK Education is acting as an Employment Business in regard to this vacancy, which is a Temporary position.