School Admin Lead: Payroll, HR & Operations

Aspris; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive access to reward scheme

Wellbeing support

Career progression training

PVG/DBS checks covered

Job summary

Quay View School in Bere Alston is seeking a full-time School Administration Lead to oversee the administrative operations, including payroll, finance, HR, referrals, transport, and fleet coordination, with support from the Headteacher and Regional Business Manager.

The role involves line-managing a small admin team, coordinating recruitment, and ensuring smooth processes to support students aged 7-19 with ASD/SEMH.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an administrative team
• Proficient in payroll and HR processes
• Strong time management and prioritisation
• Ability to liaise with internal stakeholders
• Experience supporting recruitment processes

Responsibilities

• Line manage the administration team (2) to ensure tasks meet deadlines
• Oversee administration processes, prioritising enquiries and issues
• Develop and maintain administrative systems and record keeping
• Coordinate with Finance, HR and central services
• Support recruitment with pre-employment checks and compliance
• Oversee invoices, petty cash and banking reconciliations
• Process local payroll accurately and on time
• Engage with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Arrange pupil admissions, orientations and transitions
• Collaborate with Regional Business Manager on daily admin queries

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll administration

HR processes

Recruitment support

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Quay View School in Bere Alston is seeking a full-time School Administration Lead to oversee the administrative operations, including payroll, finance, HR, referrals, transport, and fleet coordination, with support from the Headteacher and Regional Business Manager.

The role involves line-managing a small admin team, coordinating recruitment, and ensuring smooth processes to support students aged 7-19 with ASD/SEMH.