School Admin Lead — Payroll, HR & Finance (Term-Time)

Aspris; South Creake; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount schemes

PVG/DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive induction

Job summary

Quay View School in Bere Alston seeks a full-time School Administration Lead to oversee the school’s administration team and core business functions. You will manage payroll, finance, HR, referrals, transport and fleet coordination with support from senior leaders.

You will lead recruitment and ensure regulatory standards are met, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external authorities to maintain smooth admissions and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and coordinating administrative work.
• Proficient in multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Strong and organised with time management and prioritisation.
• Experience overseeing payroll and human resources admin.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the administration team (2) to ensure tasks are completed to deadline.
• Ensure effective operation of administrative processes and prioritise enquiries.
• Develop and maintain administrative systems, including record keeping.
• Liaise with staff and central services (Finance, HR, Recruitment).
• Lead recruitment support, conduct pre-employment checks and ensure compliance.
• Oversee financial and accounting administration: invoices, petty cash, reconciliations.
• Process local payroll accurately and timely.
• Liaise with parents and local authorities to support referrals and admissions.
• Coordinate pupil admissions and orientation processes for new starters.
• Support Regional Business Manager with day-to-day admin queries.

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll

HR administration

Record keeping

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Quay View School in Bere Alston seeks a full-time School Administration Lead to oversee the school’s administration team and core business functions. You will manage payroll, finance, HR, referrals, transport and fleet coordination with support from senior leaders.

You will lead recruitment and ensure regulatory standards are met, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external authorities to maintain smooth admissions and day-to-day operations.