School Administrator

The Caraires Consultancy; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational consultancy is seeking an experienced administrator to cover maternity leave in Rugby. This full-time role offers a salary of £25,391 and involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will have experience in school administration and possess strong IT and communication skills. Flexibility in work hours is available, including options for term-time only work. A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is required.
• Must have a good level of education.
• Outstanding communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support, including diary management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential files.
• Deliver reception and meeting services.
• Support the senior leadership team with administration.
• Construct and update databases using various software.

Skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Good level of education

Tools

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

School management information system

Job description

A lovely opportunity for an experienced administrator to cover a maternity leave.

Based in Rugby 08:00- 16:00 Monday - Friday (38 hours a week)

This client would consider a term time only role, 44 weeks per year or all year round

The Full time salary is 25391 .

This is a fast paced environment and good IT and Interpersonal skills are essential.

Key responsibilities

• comprehensive support including diary management, written and verbal communication with parents, social workers, external support staff.
• maintain accurate and confidential files
• to provide a reception and meeting service both in person and on the telephone
• Reporting to the office manager you will provide administration support to the senior leadership team.
• To construct, support and update databases using Word, Excel and Powerpoint and the School's management information system.

Ideal candidate

• school administration experience
• Good level of education
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and generally a high level of emotional intelligence

Please note the successful candidate will have a full DBS check.

This role will start in January 2026