School Administration & Compliance Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Academy College Park in the United Kingdom is seeking an Office Manager to run the administration team of the junior school, working closely with the Headteacher and SLT. You will lead staff, oversee workloads and keep key processes accurate and on time.

The role covers admissions, HR administration, safeguarding and compliance, pupil health information and the Single Central Register, with transferable experience considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience in a busy environment is advantageous but not required.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the administration team, overseeing workloads and priorities.
• Ensure key processes are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Oversee admissions, recruitment and HR administration.
• Manage safeguarding and compliance administration.
• Maintain pupil health information and the Single Central Register.
• Support safer recruitment processes.
• Coordinate school communications, events and activities.
• Provide administrative support to senior leaders, including diary management and meetings.
• Promote good data protection practice.
• Handle enquiries and confidential information with tact and judgement.
• Identify errors and improve administrative systems and processes.

Skills

IT skills

Record keeping

Communication

Handling sensitive enquiries

Confidentiality

Data protection

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English & Maths (minimum)

Job description

King's Academy College Park in the United Kingdom is seeking an Office Manager to run the administration team of the junior school, working closely with the Headteacher and SLT. You will lead staff, oversee workloads and keep key processes accurate and on time.

The role covers admissions, HR administration, safeguarding and compliance, pupil health information and the Single Central Register, with transferable experience considered.