We wish to appoint a highly organised and empathetic Administrator to provide dedicated administrative support to the SENCo and the wider Learning Support Department in Prendergast Ladywell School.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will be the primary administrative point of contact for SEND enquiries from parents, teaching staff, the local authority and external agencies. The successful candidate will have previous administrative experience (ideally in a school or college), direct experience using a Management Information System (MIS), strong ICT and communication skills and a calm, resilient approach.
Being part of a successful Federation of Schools, located within easy travelling distance of each other, enables the schools to support each other and share best practice and resources. It also enables the Federation to offer staff the opportunity to develop their career as we are committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.
We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.
Hours: 35 hours a week, term time only i.e. 39 weeks, including 5 inset days.
Salary: Scale 4, (point 8-10), £33,515 - £34,488 (pro rata)
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Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 23 November 2026
Interviews: Friday 27 November 2026
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
