Office Administrator at WARDEN PARK SECONDARY ACADEMY

Warden Park Academy; Cuckfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in the UK is seeking highly organised Office Administrators for both full-time and part-time positions. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting the administrative team, working effectively in a fast-paced school environment, and maintaining confidentiality. This role offers a competitive salary with part-time and full-time options available. Previous experience in a school environment is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with a flexible attitude towards work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Experience in a busy school office environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly and supportive administrative team.
• Multitask effectively in a busy school office.
• Assist the Office Manager as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Job description

Office Administrator at WARDEN PARK SECONDARY ACADEMY

Warden Park Academy
Cuckfield, Haywards Heath

Grade C £24,796 - £25,185 FTE depending on experience. Actual pro rata salary £20,828.58- £21,155.34 based on 37 hours per week, or £12,666.03 - £12,864.74 based on 22.5 hours per week.

Permanent.

Full time.

Roles

• 1 x full time permanent position – 37 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 8am – 4pm) term time only (with an extra day to be worked outside of term time).
• 1 x part time permanent position – 3 days per week (22.5 hours) with an extra day to be worked outside of term time.

We are seeking to appoint highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated School Administrators to join our friendly and supportive team. The School Office Administrator will have a flexible attitude towards work and recognition of the confidentiality of the role is key. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and visitors to the school is also necessary.

The ideal candidate must be well organised, with the ability to work using their own initiative, and an effective team member reporting to the Office Manager. This person will demonstrate a calm, positive attitude with the ability to multitask within an extremely busy school office environment. Previous school experience would be preferred but all applications will be considered.

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9am

Interview Dates: Monday 12th January 2026

Warden Park Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.