School Administrator

About The Role

Ark St Alban’s Academy Administrator

Location:

Ark St Alban’s Academy

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30). Term time only, plus two weeks.

Salary:
Ark Support Pay scale, Grade 5 point 5-12 (£25,583–£28,598)

Actual salary range: £24,449–£27,331

Join a team that’s transforming lives through education.

At Ark St Alban’s Academy, we believe every young person—regardless of background—deserves access to an exceptional education. As our new Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of this mission.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced school environment, loves bringing order to busy systems, and takes pride in delivering outstanding service. You’ll be the friendly face and organised mind that helps our academy run smoothly every single day.

Working within our central admin, data and exams team, you’ll play a key role in supporting students, staff and families, ensuring every interaction reflects the warm, professional ethos of our school. From managing key documents and databases to supporting communications and keeping our operations running seamlessly, your work will make a direct difference to the experience of our young people.

Ark St Alban’s Academy is a high‑performing, community‑driven school where staff work with determination, optimism and ambition. If you’re organised, proactive and motivated by helping others succeed, this is an opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, kindness and excellence—and you’ll be supported to grow your skills along the way.

• Exceptionally organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Confident communicating with staff, pupils and visitors
• Diligent with data and accurate with detail
• Warm, professional and calm under pressure
• Eager to contribute to a positive school culture
• Committed to safeguarding and supporting young people
• Ability to communicate in additional community languages (e.g., Arabic, Urdu, Somali) is desirable.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.