Job Title: School Administrator / Receptionist Assistant

Location: Southwark, South East London
Salary: £16 - £18 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 8am until 4pm
Settings: Primary, Secondary & SEN Schools

About the Role

Are you an organised and professional administrator looking for a rewarding role within local schools?

Remedy is seeking School Administrators and Receptionists to join friendly and efficient school offices across South East London, including areas such as Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark and Greenwich.

We have immediate start opportunities available for both short-term and long-term roles in Primary, Secondary, and SEN school settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative or front-of-house experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive educational environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students providing a warm and professional welcome.
• Managing phone calls, emails, and general enquiries efficiently.
• Maintaining and updating student information using school management systems (SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom).
• Supporting attendance monitoring and pupil data management in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Assisting with school communications, such as letters, newsletters, and parent updates.
• Organising school events, trips, and diary schedules.
• Providing administrative support to senior leadership and teaching teams.
• Ensuring all documentation complies with GDPR, safeguarding, and confidentiality standards.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• At least 1 year of school-based administrative experience.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using school MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom (preferred).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills.
• A professional, proactive, and friendly attitude.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through us).

Why Work with Remedy?

Opportunities across a range of school settings in South East London.
Competitive hourly pay (£16-£18 per hour).
Flexible and long-term placements available.
Dedicated consultant support to help match you with the right role.
Immediate starts available.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced school administrator or receptionist with a passion for supporting education, we'd love to hear from you, please apply for the role with your up-to-date CV.