School Administrator

Smart Teachers is currently recruiting for a professional and highly organised Reception Administrator to join the front office team. This afternoon-only role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for supporting young people in an educational setting.

About the role

• Acting as the main point of contact on reception during afternoon hours

• Greeting and signing in all visitors in line with safeguarding protocols

• Handling incoming calls, parent and public enquiries in a professional manner

• Managing post, deliveries, and student item drop-offs

• Logging and storing confiscated items, ensuring secure collection

• Creating accurate records, managing visitor badges, and preparing event paperwork

• Supporting the wider admin team with regular administrative duties including mail merges, labelling, photocopying, and database updates

• Assisting with event organisation and large-scale mailings

• Carrying out First Aid when required

About the school

• A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Hackney

• Modern facilities and a supportive leadership team

• Known for its culture of kindness, high expectations and a welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors

• Located close to excellent transport links

Requirements

To be considered for the role of School Administrator you will:

• Experience in an admin or customer service role (school-based experience desirable)
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• A friendly, professional and proactive attitude
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above preferred)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable School Admin Experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].