Casual Administrator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Worcester is seeking a Casual Administrator. The role requires flexible and high-quality administrative support across different departments during peak workloads. Candidates should possess strong Microsoft Office skills, be adaptable, and maintain confidentiality. Expect a reactive workload with no guaranteed hours, primarily during term-time. A welcoming manner and commitment to safeguarding children are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Must have a professional and welcoming manner.
• A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support across the Pastoral Department, Reception, and Finance.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work calmly under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Casual Administrator to provide flexible, high-quality administration and support across the Pastoral Department, Reception, and Finance during periods of high workload or staff absence. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to work with different departments as required to meet the needs of the school.

We are looking for a flexible and reliable administrator with experience in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a professional, welcoming manner. The role requires accuracy, resilience, confidentiality, and the ability to work calmly under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities is essential.

Hours: This is a zero-hours contract. There are no guaranteed minimum working hours, and work will be offered on an ad hoc basis according to operational needs.

When work is offered, normal working hours are between 8.30am and 4.30pm, term-time only. However, on occasion it may be necessary to work outside of these normal working hours, subject to prior agreement.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Please see our Job Description & Person Specification (attached) for further details.

To apply please complete our application form (attached) by the closing date of Monday 12 January 2026. If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on [e-mail].

Further information

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.