School Administrator

School Administrator

Permanent Role. 37 hours per week (or part‑time considered). Term‑time only + 1 week (39 weeks). Salary Band E, Scale Points 5‑6 – starting at £21,906. Daily working pattern: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday‑Thursday and 8:30 am to 4 pm Friday.

Required for September 2026.

At Telford Junior School we are seeking a highly organised, professional and friendly School Administrator to join our welcoming primary school team, based in our Reception. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office while providing a warm and professional reception service.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and IT skills, able to manage a busy workload with efficiency, discretion and attention to detail. The role includes supporting attendance, admissions, safeguarding administration, communications, finance processes and wider school operations.

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Can provide a calm, welcoming and professional front‑of‑house service.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is confident using IT systems and managing records accurately.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families, staff and external agencies.

Previous experience in a school environment and knowledge of systems such as SIMS, Parent Pay or Group Call would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

• A nurturing school environment with a strong team culture.
• A very generous pension scheme and access to a range of health and wellbeing services.
• A first‑class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes.
• An easily accessible location with plentiful onsite parking.

Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.