Administration Officer

Sapientia Education Trust; Stradbroke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Stradbroke High School, part of the Sapientia Education Trust, invites applications for an Administration Officer to join our busy school office. The role supports staff, students and parents, ensuring smooth operational tasks and excellent service delivery.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, calm under pressure and capable of prioritising changing demands. This permanent post is term time plus 3 weeks, 37.5 hours per week, with salary SCP7–SCP11 (pro rata £24,995–£27,122) per

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to staff, students, parents and external agencies.
• Maintain efficient office operations and customer service at the school front desk.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth running of the school office.

Job description

Administration Officer

Location: Stradbroke High School

Salary: SCP7 £27,274– SCP11 £29,071 per annum. Pro Rata £24,995 - £27,122 per annum

Permanent, Term Time plus 3 weeks, 37.5 hours per week

Stradbroke High School is an exceptional community school with a genuine family atmosphere, where every member of staff is valued and supported. As one of the highest-performing schools in the region, we combine outstanding educational standards with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally.

As part of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET), we are proud to contribute to a vision of delivering world-class education locally. We offer a rich and varied curriculum, extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and a commitment to developing confident, ambitious and successful young people. Our aim is to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where students achieve the highest standards in their education, personal development, behaviour and wellbeing.

THE ROLE

The school office is at the heart of our busy, welcoming and successful school community, and we are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, providing excellent support to staff, students, parents and external agencies.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, use their initiative, adapt to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to providing excellent service and maintaining high standards.

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Closing Date will be – 25th November 2026

Interviews – 30th November 2026