Administrative Officer (School)

Additional Resources; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent school in Wokingham is looking for a full-time School Administrative Officer. This role involves supporting the Director of Finance & Operations and providing administrative assistance to the leadership team. Candidates should have experience in senior-level administration, ideally within a school environment, and be competent in Microsoft Office applications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance programme

Pension Scheme

Death in service

Electric charging points

Free flu vaccine

Free lunches during term time

Free use of school gym

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Administrative Officer or similar role.
• Proven experience providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Ideally a background of working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance & Operations as Clerk to the Governors.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and papers.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Coordinate meeting arrangements, scheduling, and documentation.
• Assist with the induction and training of new Governors.

Skills

Diary management

Competence in Microsoft Office applications

Administrative support at a senior level

Experience in school environment

Alignment with school values

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a School Administrative Officer to join a respected independent day and boarding school offering personalised academic and pastoral support for students. This is a full‑time permanent role offering benefits and working 35 hours per week for 38 weeks per year. The salary has not been confirmed but is presumed to be in the region of £29,000 – £35,000 FTE (pro rata to approximately £25,000 – £30,000 actual salary).

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations in their role as Clerk to the Governors.
• Preparing, collating and distributing meeting agendas and papers for the Governing Body and sub‑committees.
• Maintaining accurate records, including membership databases, training logs and meeting action trackers.
• Coordinating meeting arrangements, including scheduling, logistics and documentation.
• Assisting with the induction and ongoing training of new Governors.
• Acting as a point of contact between Governors and internal departments, including IT and HR.
• Maintaining archive materials and ensuring confidentiality of governance records.
• Providing administrative assistance to the Leadership Team, including safeguarding administration and meeting support.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a School Administrative Officer, Senior School Administrator, Administration Officer, Admin Officer, Executive Assistant, Administrator to the Director of Finance & Operations, Senior Administrator, Senior Administrative Assistant, Leadership Team Administrator, School Office Administrator, Senior Governance Administrator, Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team, School Business Administrator, Administrative Officer, Senior Administration Officer, Operations Administrator or in a similar role.
• A strong educational background, ideally educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Proven experience providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Experienced in diary management.
• Ideally a background of working in a school environment.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Alignment with the values and ethos of the school community.

Shift

Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00 (35 hours per week)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Pension Scheme.
• Death in service.
• Electric charging points.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Free lunches and refreshments during term time.
• Free use of school gym.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected independent school and play a key role supporting their leadership team.