School Administration Manager

School Administration Manager

Location: North London

Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist independent SEN school in North London seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administration Manager to oversee its administration and business support functions.

The school supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional needs, providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and confident manager who enjoys leading teams, improving systems and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a busy educational setting.

As the School Administration Manager, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to oversee administrative operations, manage office staff and ensure that school systems and processes run efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and developing the school administration team
• Overseeing HR administration, recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment documentation
• Supporting finance administration, admissions and SENDCo processes
• Managing staff absence records, attendance, probation and appraisal administration
• Coordinating agency staffing arrangements, including timesheets and attendance records
• Overseeing the school's Management Information System (MIS), ensuring accurate pupil data and reporting
• Supporting pupil attendance, assessment administration and record keeping
• Ensuring administrative procedures and compliance requirements are consistently met
• Working collaboratively with school leaders and other departments
• Reviewing and improving administrative processes and digital systems
• Ensuring operational tasks and deadlines are completed accurately and efficiently

• Have significant experience in office management, administration or operations management
• Have proven experience managing staff, delegating responsibilities and monitoring performance
• Be highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities
• Have experience overseeing HR administration and recruitment processes
• Be confident using databases, spreadsheets and management information systems
• Have excellent attention to detail and an understanding of compliance procedures
• Be proactive, solution-focused and confident making operational decisions
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively with senior leadership

Previous school experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Applications from experienced administration and operations managers in other sectors are also welcomed.

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
• Experience using Arbor or a similar school management information system
• Knowledge of school admissions, attendance and statutory reporting
• Experience supporting safeguarding compliance, audits or inspections
• Understanding of SEN, autism and neurodiversity

Previous school experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Applications from experienced administration and operations managers in other sectors are also welcomed.

• Potential to work from home during school closure periods, subject to operational requirements
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager looking to take ownership of school administration and operations within a rewarding specialist education setting.

The successful candidate will be required to work across multiple North London sites during term time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.