Female School Administrative Officer

As the first point of contact for parents, prospective families, pupils, staff and visitors, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a consistently courteous approach, ensuring that every interaction reflects the school’s standards and values.

We seek a well-presented, articulate and highly organised School Administrative Officer to manage the front office and provide effective administrative support across the school.

We are a growing nursery and primary school in Ibadan committed to high standards of education, administration and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and edit photographs and short videos of classroom activities, school events and learning displays using a smartphone and digital tools such as Canva and CapCut, preparing high-quality visual materials for school newsletters, updates and other official communications.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for school meetings, events and activities.
• Maintain high standards of organisation, presentation and efficiency across the reception and administrative office.
• Oversee visitor registration and access control in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate pupil attendance, punctuality and absence records, following up on discrepancies and unexplained absences.
• Handle admissions enquiries, providing accurate information on the school’s programmes and admission procedures, and directing enquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Manage the school calendar, notice boards and information displays, ensuring all information is current, accurate and professionally presented.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date school records, correspondence, documentation and administrative filing systems.
• Manage the school’s front office, serving as the first point of contact for parents, prospective families, pupils, staff and visitors with professionalism and discretion.
• The successful candidate will have
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• A proactive, dependable and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently, anticipate administrative needs and follow tasks through to completion.
• Basic photography, video-editing and digital presentation skills, including the use of a smartphone and tools such as Canva and CapCut, to prepare visual materials for school communications.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Business Administration, Office Management, Education Management or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and confidently with parents, prospective families, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Discretion and sound judgement in handling confidential school information, parent enquiries and pupil records.
• A minimum of four years’ relevant experience in school administration, office management or a similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to maintain accurate records and work confidently with digital databases and administrative systems.
• Clear, legible handwriting and the ability to produce accurate, well-presented written records and documentation where required.
• The Ideal Candidate:
• We seek a highly organised, articulate and dependable professional with a polished appearance, a welcoming demeanour and the administrative competence to uphold the standards of a premium school.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, discretion and meticulous attention to detail in managing the front office and supporting the school’s daily operations.
• Remuneration
• N150,000 monthly, negotiable based on experience and competence.
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
• [email protected]
• using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
• Application Instruction
• Candidates are to submit the following:
• A CV outlining relevant qualifications, experience and skills.
• A recent, professional head-and-shoulders photograph.
• A one-page handwritten statement explaining their suitability for the role and the value they would bring to the school.
• Application Deadline:
• 25th October, 2026.
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• Ibadan
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• Oyo State