Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional School Administrator to join our welcoming and inclusive primary school community. This is a full-time (37 hours per week), temp-to-perm opportunity starting in September, with some availability required prior to the summer term for a structured handover.

Working hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a full-year contract, with annual leave to be taken during school holiday periods.

This is a key, standalone role within the school office. The successful candidate will be the sole administrative lead, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the office alongside oversight of HR administration, premises coordination, and school finance processes.

About the School

Our school is a vibrant and nurturing community, committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. 

We pride ourselves on:

• A strong ethos of respect, equality, compassion and resilience
• A commitment to high expectations and personalised support for all pupils 
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where diversity is celebrated 
• Working in partnership with families and the wider community to ensure children flourish socially, emotionally and academically 

The mental health and wellbeing of our school community is central to everything we do, with a strong focus on building positive relationships and enabling everyone to succeed. 

Key Responsibilities

School Office Leadership

• Act as the sole member of the school office, taking full ownership of administrative operations
• Manage and prioritise all office functions efficiently, ensuring the school runs smoothly on a daily basis
• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to the senior leadership team and wider staff
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance data and statutory documentation
• Manage correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries effectively
• Coordinate school events, trips, visits and communications

HR Administration

• Lead on day-to-day HR administration, including personnel records, recruitment coordination, onboarding processes and absence tracking
• Ensure staff records are accurate, up to date and compliant with safeguarding and employment requirements

Finance Responsibilities

• Support and oversee school finance processes, including purchase orders, invoicing, budget tracking and reconciliation
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure financial procedures are followed accurately

Premises & Site Coordination

• Act as the administrative lead for premises and facilities coordination, liaising with site staff and contractors
• Support health & safety processes, maintenance scheduling and compliance documentation

Communication & Relationships

• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, parents and stakeholders
• Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment aligned with the school’s values

Compliance & Systems

• Ensure systems are maintained in line with school policies, safeguarding and GDPR requirements
• Support data management, reporting and internal systems
• Assist in implementing school procedures and policies

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