Tradewind Recruitment
School Administrator – Secondary School – Barnet – September 2026 Start – Full-Time
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a busy school environment?
Do you have strong experience using school Management Information Systems (MIS) and providing high-quality administrative support within education settings?
Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet seeking to appoint a dedicated School Administrator from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with proven school-based administrative experience who are confident using MIS systems to support attendance, student records, communication, and day-to-day school operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of school systems and processes.
The Role
As a School Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support across the school, ensuring systems and processes run efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and updating student records using school Management Information Systems (MIS) such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or equivalent
- Supporting attendance monitoring, registers, and daily attendance processes
- Producing reports, data extracts, and documentation for senior leaders and pastoral teams
- Handling inbound and outbound school communications (phone calls, emails, and letters)
- Supporting safeguarding, pastoral, and attendance teams with accurate record keeping
- Maintaining confidential student and staff information in line with GDPR and school policies
- Assisting with admissions, enrolment, and student transition processes
- Supporting general office duties including filing, scheduling, and coordination tasks
- Liaising with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies in a professional manner
- Ensuring smooth daily operation of administrative systems and processes across the school
The Ideal Candidate
The school is seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive individual with strong administrative experience in a school setting.
You will have:
- Proven experience working in a secondary school administrative role (essential)
- Strong experience using school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar)
- Excellent IT, data entry, and record-keeping skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a busy office environment
- A professional, friendly, and proactive approach
Why Apply?
- Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barnet
- Play a key role in the smooth running of school operations and administration
- Develop your expertise in school MIS and education administration systems
- Gain valuable experience for progression into senior school administration or operational roles
- Full-time, term-time only role starting September 2026
- Work as part of a friendly and experienced school office team
- Be part of a school community that values efficiency, organisation, and student success
How to Apply
If you are an experienced school administrator who thrives in a busy educational environment, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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