School Office Administrator

School Office Administrator & Co Registrar Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 Based in Ravenscourt Park, West London Office Based Role Hours: Term Time Only - 9am - 5pm An independent preparatory school in West London is seeking a professional, organised, and approachable School Office Administrator & Co Registrar to join their busy and welcoming School Office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving school community, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school while playing a key role in the admissions process for Reception pupils. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the School Office Act as a first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors Handle enquiries in person, by phone, email, and video with discretion and excellent customer service Manage incoming calls, redirect queries appropriately, and ensure accurate message-taking Oversee and maintain the School's Management Information System (iSAMS), including attendance, pupil records, reporting cycles, and data accuracy Update school calendars and coordinate communications, including weekly parent mailings Support the administration of whole-school events such as photographs, vaccinations, and uniform fittings Prepare correspondence and maintain accurate records to a high standard, ensuring confidentiality at all timesAdmissions (Reception - Co-Registrar Duties) Manage enquiries and the admissions process for Reception entry Organise Open Mornings, including bookings and parent engagement Coordinate interview schedules, prepare offer letters, manage admissions documentation and liaise with feeder nurseries and previous schools for references and safeguarding information Support on boarding of new pupils and communication with incoming parents Provide First Aid support when required and assist with additional administrative tasks as neededExperience required: Previous school administrative experience, within an education setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a warm and approachable manner Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail Confidence using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital systems Experience with school systems (e.g. iSAMS) Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive situations effectivelyBenefits include: Pension - Contributory - 5% employee / 6 % employer Term time only-Working 34 weeks in the year + 5 inset days and 14 additional days agreed with the Head Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Program Subsidised lunchHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK