School Administrator

Overview

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary:
Grade 6, Point 6 - 9: £8,923- £9,357 per annum (subject to experience)*

Contract:

Permanent, 15 hours per week, 38.4 weeks of the year (term time plus 4 inset days)

* The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year.

We are seeking a highly organised and professional School Administrator to join our busy and friendly school office. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school, supporting staff, students, and families while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of administrative systems.

You will provide high-quality reception and administrative support, coordinate key school processes, and contribute to delivering a positive and welcoming experience for all visitors.

Please see the attached 'School Administrator - Role Profile' for more information on the key responsibilities and tasks the successful candidate will be required to undertake.

• Provide front-of-house reception support, acting as a first point of contact for visitors, students, and parents.
• Manage the school office email inbox and telephone enquiries
• Provide administrative support to Heads of Year and the Pastoral Team
• Maintain accurate manual and electronic records, including the school MIS.

• Holds an NVQ Level 2 in Administration (or equivalent experience).
• Has GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).
• Has strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Can maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Previous experience working in a school environment would be desirable but is not essential.

We are looking for someone who is organised, committed and able to motivate our young people. We want someone who will go the extra mile. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. The school has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. We have bespoke Internal Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting.

The school has a growing 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a Techno Gym Suite (staff use free of charge), Astro Turf, Multi-Use Games Area, a full-scale climbing and bouldering wall, wonderful grass pitches that drain well, tennis courts, five ICT suites, a 6th Form/Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, free staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.

For more information about our wonderful school, please  to view our careers page.

To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST,

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this…