School Admin Lead – Payroll & HR for SEN Education

Aspris; Frome; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progressio

PVG/DBS clearance paid for

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris Children’s Services is seeking a full-time School Administration Lead for Fromefield Manor School in Frome. The role oversees the school’s administration, payroll, finance and HR functions, with line management of the current team.

You will collaborate with site-based colleagues and central services to ensure efficient processes, admissions, referrals and payroll processing while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading administration teams and coordinating multiple processes.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy school environment.
• Experience with payroll, finance and HR processes is desirable.
• Strong collaborative approach with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the administration team of 2 and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Oversee payroll, petty cash, and financial reconciliation in line with procedures.
• Maintain effective record keeping and filing systems.
• Coordinate referrals, admissions and external visits with parents and authorities.
• Support recruitment and pre-employment checks for new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Time management

Microsoft Office

Communication

HR processes

Payroll awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Aspris Children’s Services is seeking a full-time School Administration Lead for Fromefield Manor School in Frome. The role oversees the school’s administration, payroll, finance and HR functions, with line management of the current team.

You will collaborate with site-based colleagues and central services to ensure efficient processes, admissions, referrals and payroll processing while upholding safeguarding standards.