School Administrator – Margate

Full-time | £14.50+ per hour | Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months) | Start: September 2026

Academics Ltd, a leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established SEN school in Margate to recruit an experienced and highly organised School Administrator for a full-time 6-month fixed-term contract starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated school administrator to join a supportive specialist setting where your organisational skills, professionalism, and previous school office experience will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. The successful candidate will be confident working in a busy environment and committed to providing a high standard of support to staff, pupils, parents, and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain attendance, admissions, and pupil records using Arbor and other school management systems.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including filing, data entry, document management, and correspondence.
• Act as the first point of contact on reception, welcoming visitors, parents, staff, and external agencies with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Respond to enquiries efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and excellent customer service.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team and wider administration team with the effective day-to-day running of the school.
• Assist with school communications, reporting, meetings, and general office duties.
• Liaise with external professionals and agencies where required to support the needs of pupils.

Requirements

• Previous school administration experience is essential.
• Experience working within an SEN or specialist education setting is desirable.
• Experience using Arbor is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract starting in September 2026.
• Competitive pay of £14.50+ per hour.
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive SEN school.
• A rewarding role making a positive contribution to the education of children and young people with additional needs.
• Ongoing support from the dedicated team at Academics Ltd.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Administrator looking for a rewarding fixed-term role within a thriving SEN school in Margate.

If you have previous school administration experience and are looking to make a difference in a specialist educational setting, we would love to hear from you.