Senior Admin & Admissions Officer

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: John Perry Primary School

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management, Clerical

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24000 - 32000 GBP Yearly GBP 24000.00 32000.00 YEAR

John Perry Primary School is a ‘Good’ 3-form entry school, on a journey of school improvement to Outstanding with improved pupil outcomes at the end of each Key Stage.

Weare looking for an experienced Senior Admin and Admissions Officer to take onthe responsibility of coordinating our day-to-day school administrative functions and managing the school’s admissions process. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional looking to develop their career in are warding leadership role within our school office team.

The successful candidate must have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to provide day-to-day guidance to administrative colleagues while working effectively as part of our team.

Your Role:

Lead Admissions Administration:
Actas the main point of contact for prospective families, managing applications for Nursery, Reception, and in-year admissions from initial enquiry to enrolment.
Coordinate Office Operations:

Oversee the day-to-day operation of designated administrative functions,ensuring consistent office procedures and providing a welcoming firstpoint of contact.
Team Guidance:
Provide day-to-day guidance, induction, and training support to the wider administrative team.
Data & Records Management:

Maintain accurate pupil records on the school's MIS (Arbor/SIMS),producing statutory data submissions and pupil-number reports.

What We Are Looking For :

A relevant Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience, with an excellent standard of English and mathematics.
Demonstrable experience working ina busy administrative/office environment, ideally within a primary schoolor education setting.
Proven track record in handling school admissions, waiting lists, transfers, and local authority admissions processes.
Experience using school MIS system sand online databases.
A strong administrator with excellent IT skills, numerical accuracy, and proficiency in MS Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, approachable, and discreet nature.
Deep understanding of safeguarding,data protection (GDPR), and the strict importance of confidentiality.