Senior Admin Officer | Comprehensive Secondary Academy | Islington

We are seeking a highly organized articulate and proactive Senior Admin Officer to lead administrative operations manage school data platforms and oversee front-of-house services within a bustling secondary academy in Islington. Reporting to the Operations Manager the successful candidate will supervise administrative personnel coordinate pupil attendance and data reporting support senior leadership with statutory returns and maintain high standards of operational efficiency across the academy.

Set on a modern purpose-built campus in Inner North London this vibrant secondary academy supports over 1100 pupils aged 1118. As a community-focused comprehensive school it combines high academic expectations with strong pastoral care and inclusive values. The administrative team functions as the operational hub of the school ensuring seamless daily office workflows exemplary safeguarding compliance and professional communication with families local authorities and external partners.

• Administrative Supervision & Workflows: Supervise administrative assistants and reception staff allocating daily tasks managing shift rotas and ensuring efficient office coverage throughout the school day.

• MIS & Data Management: Oversee the school Management Information System (Arbor SIMS or Bromcom) maintaining student records coordinating attendance reporting and compiling official census returns for the DfE.

• Admissions & Transition Support: Coordinate the secondary intake process manage mid-year student admissions process student file transfers and liaise with local authority admissions teams.

• Leadership Secretarial Support: Provide high-level administrative assistance to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team preparing confidential correspondence managing governor meeting papers and assisting with official school events.

• Safeguarding & Visitor Compliance: Enforce strict campus access protocols conduct identity checks in accordance with Single Central Record (SCR) requirements and ensure sensitive pupil data is handled securely under GDPR guidelines.

• Qualifications: Strong educational background with GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above). Relevant qualifications in Business Administration Office Management or School Business Operations (e.g. NVQ Level 3/4) are highly desirable.

• Experience: Substantial administrative experience within a UK secondary school academy or post-16 college with demonstrated expertise in managing school MIS platforms and leading office routines.

• Skills: Advanced IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite Excel school databases) excellent written and verbal communication skills strong leadership ability and the capacity to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Local Area & Community: Located in the culturally rich Inner London Borough of Islington the academy serves a diverse and energetic community. Islington blends historic Georgian squares and vibrant commercial corridors like Upper Street and Holloway Road with major cultural venues independent arts spaces and central London landmarks nearby.

• Transport & Commuting: Islington offers exceptional public transport connections across London. The academy is easily accessible via extensive TfL bus routes and central rail hubs including Highbury & Islington Angel and Finsbury Park (underground and Overground networks) providing rapid transit directly into Central London Kings Cross St Pancras and the City.

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