Administrator, Education Administration, Administrative​/Clerical

Hampton Gardens School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and confident Senior Administrator to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our school. This is a full‑time position, working 37 hours per week during school term time plus 5 additional days. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid administrative experience, ideally within a school setting, who is ready to take on more responsibility, including overseeing day‑to‑day functions within the administration team and supporting whole‑school operations.

As Senior Administrator, you will work closely with the Administration Manager & PA to Head of School to lead administrative processes, support staff, coordinate events and manage key operational systems. You will be a highly visible and valued member of the school community.

• Leading and supporting the day‑to‑day work of the administration team under the direction of the Administration Manager and PA to Head of School.
• Providing high-quality administrative support across the school, including producing letters, reports and documentation.
• Coordinating school events, meetings, parent evenings, room bookings and whole‑school communication processes.
• Managing signing‑in procedures for staff, visitors and contractors, and helping maintain visitor‑related safeguarding records.
• Using Bromcom and Wise Pay to support staff, students and parents, including setting up payments and assisting with system queries.
• Supporting fire evacuation processes and ensuring records, lists and systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Providing Reception cover as needed and maintaining efficient administrative and filing systems.
• Offering first aid support and ensuring incidents are recorded and followed up appropriately.
• Liaising positively with staff, parents, external agencies and other stakeholders to support smooth day‑to‑day school operations.

• Experience in a busy administrative environment (minimum three years).
• Skilled in ICT, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet use.
• Organised, accurate and able to prioritise a busy workload.
• Confident in using initiative and supporting others.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure, discreet and professional at all times.
• Able to work flexibly and learn new skills.
• First Aid trained or willing to undertake training.

• Experience working in a school.
• Experience in a senior administrative role.
• Administrative/secretarial qualifications.

• Hours:
  
  8:15am – 4:30pm (4:00pm Friday), with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break.
• Total: 37 hours per week during term time plus 5 days.
• Actual salary (39 weeks): £24,488 – £27,453.