Head of School Administration & Operations

Governing Body; Tregaron; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

The Governing Body of Ysgol Henry Richard is seeking an exceptional Head of Administration to drive day-to-day development and operation of the school. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and take up post on 5 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

They will be highly organised, professional and able to provide top-quality administrative and business support, handle confidential information, and oversee financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in Welsh and English is essential for written and verbal communications.
• Highly organised, professional and dedicated with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in both languages.
• Experience in administrative services and financial process oversight is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative service and business support for the school.
• Maintain and monitor booking systems, process orders and bills, and track expenditures.
• Prepare correspondence and act as a professional point of contact in both languages.
• Utilise a wide range of software systems and continuously enhance digital skills.
• Work flexibly as part of a team and independently while safeguarding confidential information.

Skills

Welsh & English fluency

ICT skills

Communication

Financial management

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

The Governing Body of Ysgol Henry Richard is seeking an exceptional Head of Administration to drive day-to-day development and operation of the school. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and take up post on 5 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

They will be highly organised, professional and able to provide top-quality administrative and business support, handle confidential information, and oversee financial processes.