School Administrator

Location: Harrow, London
Pay: £90–£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Type: Open-ended Contract
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking organised, professional, and friendly individuals to join our team as School Administrators / Receptionists in schools across Harrow, London. This is a general recruitment advert for candidates who can provide administrative and front-of-house support within a busy school environment.

The role is ideal for experienced school administrators, receptionists, office staff, or individuals with strong administrative and customer service skills who are interested in working within education.

School Administrators / Receptionists play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of a school. Responsibilities may include managing reception duties, handling phone and email enquiries, maintaining attendance records, supporting senior leadership and teaching staff with administration, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, be confident using school or office-based systems, and present a calm, professional manner when dealing with students, parents, and visitors.

If you are reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting a positive school environment, we would welcome your application.

Elementa is the recruiting partner. Applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks, as well as an application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu

• PAYE contract – unless specifically requested otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship

• Training & Support – access to a wide range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND awareness, Makaton, Thrive, and more

• Dedicated support – regular welfare contact and guidance from a dedicated candidate manager

• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where variation applies, written agreement will be provided in advance

• Additional support services – access to trusted partner services, including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

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All applicants will be promptly responded to.