General Admin Assistant - Join a Busy School Office |...

Marchant Recruitment
London

ASAP Start | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Temporary – 1 Term+ | £120–£130 per day depending on experience

A welcoming school in Southwark is looking for a friendly and organised General Admin Assistant to join its office team on a long-term temporary basis.

This is a varied role covering both general administration and reception, so we're looking for someone who is confident dealing with staff, parents, pupils and visitors while keeping on top of the day-to-day paperwork.

The Role

  • Provide general administrative support to the school office.

  • Answer calls, respond to emails and deal with enquiries.

  • Welcome parents, visitors and external professionals.

  • Update pupil records and school databases.

  • Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning and correspondence.

  • Support attendance and other day-to-day school administration.

  • Help the wider office team with tasks as required.

  • Handle confidential information appropriately.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous school administration or reception experience.

  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Strong organisation and attention to detail.

  • Friendly and professional communication skills.

  • Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.

  • Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Experience with Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom would be an advantage.

How to Apply

If you have previous school office experience and are available to start ASAP, please apply with your CV . We’ll be in touch with suitable candidates to discuss the role.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Posted 2026-09-16

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