Job description
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Administrator to play a pivotal role in the day‑to‑day operational effectiveness of the Academy. Reporting to the Principal and the Lead Senior Administrator, this key position provides high‑level administrative, secretarial and data support, ensuring the smooth running of academy systems and processes while upholding Trust policies, financial procedures and statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact for staff, parents/carers, external agencies and contractors, demonstrating professionalism, discretion and excellent communication skills at all times. The role carries significant responsibility for safeguarding, compliance and record keeping, including HR administration, finance support and pupil administration, and requires a strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
This is an opportunity for a proactive and collaborative professional who is committed to supporting positive behaviours, promoting a safe learning environment and contributing to the delivery of outstanding education for our pupils.
For a full list of duties, please see the job description below.
Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.
We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received, to ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Shoreline Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 5–16
- Pupils
- 43
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,432
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 5.1:1
- Academy trust
- WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD
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- Contract
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- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 20 July 2026
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
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