Job Description
Part-time Administrator (SEN)
21 hours per week – Term time + INSET = 39 weeks
Salary Sc4 (pts 8-10) £31,434 - £32,346 (pay award pending)
Actual pro rata salary - £16,293 - £16,766
Sydenham School is seeking to recruit an experienced administrator for our Inclusion Faculty.
Under the direction of senior staff, you will provide routine general provision of an excellent administrative and clerical support function for the school.
We are seeking an individual who has excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing and have exceptional administrative and organisational skills.
Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage. Flexibility is crucial to meeting the complex needs of a large school, as is the ability to build trusting relationships with families, students, staff, Governors and the wider school community.
We believe that all our students are capable of performing highly. Sydenham School can offer you excellent professional development and rewarding opportunities, working with a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team that is passionate about the achievement and progress of every student in the school.
If you are interested in an opportunity to build on established success an application pack can be downloaded from our website at:
https://www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/about/vacancies
Alternatively, further details can be obtained from our HR Department: 0208 699 6731 ext 431
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 8th September 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the ‘golden thread’ that runs through the school. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived/worked in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
