Senior Administrative Officer; Maternity Cover - Millbrook Park CE Primary School

Position

Senior Administrative Officer

Millbrook Park CE Primary School, School House Lane, London NW7 1JF

• Full‑time, fixed‑term (ASAP to 31 March 2027) – maternity cover
• 36 hours per week (term time only, including INSET days)
• Salary: £2,739 FTE per month (SO1, Scale Point 23, Outer London)

• Oversee the operation and delivery of administrative and support services within the school, ensuring effective systems, processes, and compliance.
• Manage the welcoming front office to provide a smooth experience for pupils, parents and staff.
• Handle HR administration, including payroll, leave and staff records.
• Provide nursery administration support and coordinate with the nursery team.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of information in line with data protection rules.
• Support the School Business Manager in strategic planning and business management.

• Experienced school administrator with a sound knowledge of safeguarding in school settings.
• Knowledge of school management information systems (preferably Arbor) and school employment terms and conditions (Burgundy book, Green book).
• Experience with nursery administration (ideally).
• Proficient with IT solutions, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and standard school applications (e.g., MIS, visitor management, parent payments).
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and effective decision‑making capability.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written; friendly yet firm when required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and governors; works well as part of a team.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

• A warm and welcoming workplace where everyone is valued.
• Supportive school business colleagues, including an admin officer (part‑time), the School Business Manager, a caretaker and kitchen team.
• Support from a caring headteacher, senior leadership team, teaching and teaching support staff.
• Commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
• Strong links with St Paul’s Church, Mill Hill.
• Support from the LDBS Academies Trust central team and opportunities for networking across Trust schools.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Staff wellbeing is central to our vision. We invest in staff personally and professionally to ensure they are happy, motivated and supported. We celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, champion fairness, high expectations and mutual respect, and promote a culture where every voice is heard.

All appointments are subject to Right to Work verification and rigorous safeguarding checks.