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Administrator

Recruiter
Tradewind Recruitment
Location
London
Salary
£16 - £18 per hour
Contract
Contract
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
13 October 2026
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Job description

Experienced Administrator - Full Time

Experienced Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a school in Richmond upon Thames for a full-time Administrator.

This opportunity would suit an organised and professional individual with administrative experience who is confident communicating with a range of stakeholders, including staff, students, parents and external contacts.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative and customer service support within a busy school environment.

Responsibilities may include:

Managing day-to-day administrative duties efficiently and accurately
Responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner
Providing high-quality customer service to parents, students, staff and visitors
Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
Preparing documents, correspondence and reports
Organising information and maintaining filing systems
Supporting staff with general administrative requirements
Handling a range of queries and directing them appropriately
Maintaining confidentiality and following school procedures
Providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service when required

Person Specification

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous experience in an administrative role
Customer service experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good organisational and time-management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
A professional and approachable manner
The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Confidence using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
The ability to work independently and as part of a team

The following experience would be beneficial but is not essential:

Experience working in a school, education, public sector or similar professional environment
Experience using SIMS and/or Arbor

Working Hours

Full-time
5 days per week
Ongoing opportunity
School-based position in Richmond upon Thames

Benefits

Full-time ongoing opportunity
Competitive pay rate
Opportunity to work within a professional school environment
Dedicated support from a recruitment consultant
Opportunity to develop experience within the education sector
Potential for a long-term position

Eligibility and Compliance

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will be required to provide:

An up-to-date CV outlining relevant experience
Proof of Right to Work in the UK
Professional references
Valid identification documents
Evidence of qualifications or training where applicable
Any safeguarding documentation or checks required for the position

Please note that additional pre-employment checks may be required in line with safeguarding responsibilities and the school's recruitment procedures.

Equal Opportunities

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Apply Today

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered, please submit your up-to-date CV to Tradewind Recruitment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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