School Administrator
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £16.53 to £18.89 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE13 6JZ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Maternity Cover | Full‑Time | Start Mid‑November £16.53 - £18.89 per hour (Umbrella) DBS on Update Service required (or willingness to obtain one)
A highly regarded SEN school in Lewisham (Sydenham) is seeking a committed and detail‑driven School Administrator to join their team on a maternity cover contract. This is a full‑time position within a busy, supportive environment where strong organisation and clear communication are essential.
The school provides a structured, nurturing setting for pupils with additional needs, and the administrative team plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly. You will work closely with senior leaders and contribute to several core processes across the academic year.
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Work 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (fixed hours)
Work 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (fixed hours)
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Provide morning reception support (8-9am) and lunchtime cover
Provide morning reception support (8-9am) and lunchtime cover
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Assist SLT with the coordination and administration of annual reviews
Assist SLT with the coordination and administration of annual reviews
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Support arrangements for open mornings
Support arrangements for open mornings
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Liaise with healthcare professionals and organise nurse visits
Liaise with healthcare professionals and organise nurse visits
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Monitor and update pupil medication records, expiry dates and parent communication
Monitor and update pupil medication records, expiry dates and parent communication
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Log incidents accurately using the school's tracking systems
Log incidents accurately using the school's tracking systems
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Manage and track orders for stationery, classroom consumables and medical supplies
Manage and track orders for stationery, classroom consumables and medical supplies
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Conduct new parent meetings during the summer term, including documentation checks
Conduct new parent meetings during the summer term, including documentation checks
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Carry out general administrative duties as directed by the School Business Manager
Carry out general administrative duties as directed by the School Business Manager
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Previous experience in a school office or strong transferable admin background
Previous experience in a school office or strong transferable admin background
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Confident with Microsoft Office and general IT systems
Confident with Microsoft Office and general IT systems
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Highly organised, able to prioritise and complete tasks independently
Highly organised, able to prioritise and complete tasks independently
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Professional, calm and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills
Professional, calm and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills
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Comfortable working within an SEN environment
Comfortable working within an SEN environment
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DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete a new check
DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete a new check
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Please note: there is no staff car park available
Please note: there is no staff car park available
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Maternity cover expected to run for up to one year
Maternity cover expected to run for up to one year
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Start date: mid‑November
Start date: mid‑November
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The school is interviewing immediately
The school is interviewing immediately
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Pay: £16.53 - £18.89 per hour (Umbrella)
Pay: £16.53 - £18.89 per hour (Umbrella)
If you are a reliable administrator looking for a long‑term role in a supportive SEN setting, we encourage you to apply.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.