School Administrator

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £14.82

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd is seeking a School Administrator in Exeter for a full-time temporary role. The position is office based with daytime hours (8am–4pm, 8.30am–4.30pm or 9am–5pm) and pays £14.82 per hour DOE.

You will support day-to-day school operations and act as a friendly first point of contact for parents, pupils and professionals. The role requires previous school-based admin experience, safeguarding knowledge, and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally gained in a school, education or similar setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general administrative support, including preparing reports, organising meetings, taking minutes and tracking key deadlines.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, visitors, agencies and other education professionals.
• Support the implementation and review of school policies, procedures and administrative processes.
• Build positive, professional working relationships with colleagues and external professionals.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£14.82 per hour DOE | Office Based | Exeter

An established independent education provider in Exeter is seeking an experienced School Administrator to join its team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time, year-round role within a supportive setting where organisation, professionalism and a caring approach are genuinely valued.

The Role

As School Administrator, you will keep the school's day-to-day operations running smoothly, providing wide-ranging administrative support across the setting. You will be a key contact for colleagues, parents, carers, pupils and visiting professionals, so clear communication and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with compassion are essential. The role is office based, Monday to Friday, with daytime hours such as 8am to 4pm, 8.30am to 4.30pm or 9am to 5pm.

Responsibilities for the School Administrator:

• Deliver general administrative support, including preparing reports, organising meetings, taking minutes and tracking key deadlines.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, visitors, agencies and other education professionals.
• Support the implementation and review of school policies, procedures and administrative processes.
• Build positive, professional working relationships with colleagues and external professionals.

Requirements for the School Administrator include:

• Previous administration experience, ideally gained in a school, education or similar setting.
• An understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education, with knowledge of SEN policies and practice an advantage.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, professional manner and the confidence to offer appropriate support in sensitive situations.

Benefits:

• From £14.82 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern with consistent daytime hours.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you are an experienced administrator who enjoys working with people and would like to make a real difference in an education setting, we would love to hear from you.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references, which we will carry out for successful candidates.

Equal Opportunities

Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.