School Admin & Operations Lead

Coombe House School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is seeking a highly organised Admin Officer to support day‑to‑day operations, including payroll, recruitment, admissions and financial administration. The role involves line management support, working with school leaders to ensure efficient systems and value for money across purchases.

We require excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, with safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience is essential.
• Experience in a school setting would be advantageous.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative, financial, HR, admissions and operational functions.
• Provide line management support to administrative staff.
• Coordinate school communications (newsletters, website, parent information).
• Manage payroll administration, invoices, and monitoring budgets.
• Support admissions, educational visits, extracurricular activities, premises and external contractors.

Skills

Payroll administration

Recruitment

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is seeking a highly organised Admin Officer to support day‑to‑day operations, including payroll, recruitment, admissions and financial administration. The role involves line management support, working with school leaders to ensure efficient systems and value for money across purchases.

We require excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, with safeguarding commitment.