Schooll Administrator

Position: SCHOOLL ADMINISTRATOR
School Administrator

Location:

Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: £26k (including 33 days' holiday)

Hours:

8.30am
-5pm - Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Start Date:

August 2026

An experienced  Administrator is required to join a busy Administration team. You will play a vital role across the School, providing a high level of administrative support to support the smooth running of services, as well as managing a caseload of learner reviews and supporting events across the Trust.

Duties include:

Provide administrative support to the senior management teams and other colleagues, creating and distributing memos, announcements and letters as well as liaising directly with parents as required
Carry out assigned administrative tasks
Manage a caseload of learner reviews, making meeting arrangements, taking notes and collating and distributing documents
Support learner transport arrangements, liaising with local authorities and maintaining an accurate database of driver details
Support daily learner transitions, liaising with staff and transport providers to ensure learners safe arrival and departure
Maintain stationery, uniform and other stock, sorting deliveries and re-ordering items where required
Support the admissions process for new learners
Assist with Trust events such as open days and conferences
Play an active role as a trained first aider and fire warden
Cover reception duties and school break and lunch support in the absence of the Front of House Administrator

Key requirements:

Excellent organisational skills
Proven experience in delivering outstanding administrative support
Outstanding customer service skills, with a pleasant and friendly manner
Strong IT skills, with the ability to confidently use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and online database systems
The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences
A proactive team player who can work with initiative
The ability to prioritise tasks and work logically in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional
A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances when needed
The ability to maintain confidentiality and keep accurate records and reports

Benefits include:

£1,000 retention bonus
Free hot lunches during term time
Health cash plan, life insurance, and EAP
Free parking and beautiful rural working environment
CPD, mental health training, and career progression opportunities

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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