School Administrator

To provide a highly efficient, professional and welcoming administrative and front-of-house service to the school. Working under the direction of the School Business Manager and in collaboration with other members of the administration team, the post holder is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operational functioning of the school office, operations and administrative functions.

As the first point of contact for the school, the ideal candidate will have previous experience working in busy reception or an administrative environment, have good communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively as part of a team, have a 'can do' attitude and work with minimal supervision.

Salary

£21,190.66 to £21523.10 Annually (Actual)

Working Pattern

8:15am to 4pm Monday to Thursday & 8:15am to 3:45pm Friday

Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days

We are open to considering a job-share arrangement for this role. To be considered, joint applicants must have already agreed upon their proposed working split and schedule and should submit their applications together.

We are looking for:

Someone who demonstrates high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism.

Someone with the ability to form constructive relationships with staff, governors, parents and pupils.

A proactive individual capable of working independently, managing a busy workload and adapting to the evolving needs of the school.

A dedicated professional who will strictly adhere to Safeguarding, GDPR, and Health & Safety regulations.

Experience with or a willingness to take on additional training.

What we offer

In return, we can offer you a rewarding working environment within a caring school community. Benefits include:

A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions.

A friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment with talented, dedicated colleagues.

Comprehensive induction, probation support and wider career development opportunities across a growing Multi-Academy Trust.

An Employee Assistance Programme

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding

Lakeview School and Pioneer Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Early application is advisable! We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable candidate apply.