Office Administrator

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a School Administrator in East Midlands. This role requires exceptional customer service skills, multitasking abilities, and a dedication to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will work in a busy educational environment, handling various administrative tasks and contributing to a positive school atmosphere. This position includes professional development opportunities and promotes a work-life balance.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Collaboration opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Work-life balance commitment

Qualifications

• Transferable experience from various fields.
• Proven ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Experience in administration and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and visitors.
• Manage office tasks such as administration and safeguarding checks.
• Contribute to a positive school environment.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Dedication to safeguarding

Flexibility

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Overview

School Administrator L2
Kestrel Mead, Part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)

Salary: Grade 2, Point 3 - 4 | £24,987 - £25,380 (Pro rata – actual pay - £20,395.44 - £20,716.23 )

Contract Type: 35 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (38 weeks Term Time + 1 Week). Monday to Friday: 8.30am-4pm (30 mins unpaid lunch)

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 6th October 9am

Interview Date: 9th October

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About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a motivated School Administrator who thrives in a busy office environment, to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team at Kestrel Mead, part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all learners and play an active role in shaping a safe and positive school environment.

Kestrel Mead is a vibrant, forward-looking school. The role of Admin assistant is integral in being the ‘first face’ for our parents, professional visitors and pupils. A school office is a busy and ever-changing environment – you can be completing a computer admin task, answering a call from a parent about administering medication, checking the safeguarding information from a contractor coming to fix a pipe and gathering the lunch numbers together all at the same time!

We are a well-established team and believe that the most successful candidate will be one with transferable skills, a willingness to be calm and flexible and a desire to grow and learn. You will be supported in your induction by colleagues and the Business Operations Manager in acquiring all of the knowledge and training you require to be highly successful. This role is very well suited to parents and carers who can appreciate the school holidays with their children.

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What We’re Looking For

We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

• Transferable experience, but not necessarily within a school setting (hospitality, admin, sales, retail, HR, council work, community projects etc)
• The ability to multitask with a positive, calm mindset
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• A strong dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A flexible, empathetic, and professional approach to work and relationships.
• Proven ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment.
• An individual who lives our school’s core values of compassion, resilience, respect, and curiosity.
• Someone who contributes to creating a warm, welcoming, and professional first impression of the school.
• Previous administration experience and confidence in using computers and digital tools.

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Why Join Us?

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.

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Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement

The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer.