Administrative Staff

School Administrator – Permanent Position

Full-Time | All Experience Levels Welcome
Apprenticeship Opportunities Available

Are you organised, friendly, and passionate about supporting a thriving school environment? We are looking for a dedicated School Administrator to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of our school.

This is a permanent position, and we welcome applications from individuals at all levels of experience—whether you’re an experienced administrator or someone just starting out. We also offer administration apprenticeship opportunities, providing full training, development, and a clear pathway to long‑term career progression.

About the Role

As a School Administrator, you will be a vital point of contact for staff, parents, pupils, and external visitors. You will ensure that school operations run efficiently, supporting a positive and welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing administrative support to senior leaders, teachers, and wider school staff
Managing phone and email enquiries and greeting visitors at reception
Maintaining accurate student records and handling confidential information
Supporting attendance monitoring and data entry
Assisting with arranging meetings, events, and school activities
Producing documents, letters, and reports as required
Supporting financial and resource administration (training provided)

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous school experience—just the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Ideal candidates will have:

Strong organisational and time‑management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence using IT systems (training provided)
A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude
The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

A permanent, secure position within a supportive school environment
Full training for those new to administration
Apprenticeship pathways for individuals looking to gain qualifications while working
Ongoing professional development and career progression
A friendly team and a rewarding role that makes a difference every day

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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