School Administrator

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey Maths School, part of Learning Partners Academy Trust, is seeking a School Administrator to join a new and growing team. The role involves reception, attendance, communications and supporting events and visits, within a collaborative, busy school environment.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and partners, bringing strong organisation, initiative and a friendly approach to the day-to-day life of the school. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or front-desk duties.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a busy school.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for students, parents and visitors.
• Manage reception, attendance and communications.
• Support events, educational visits and school operations.
• Assist Administration Apprentice; ensure DBS checks when required.

Skills

Reception duties

DBS checks

Events coordination

Job description

School Administrator

Salary LPT 4 (£26,721-£28,615 FTE, £10,405-£14,857 Actual)

FTE 15 -20 hours (8:30-3:30 flexible), term time plus 3 weeks

Permanent

Start Date To be agreed

Help us to build our school!

Surrey Maths School (SuMS) is a specialist 16-19 Maths School which opened in September 2024 to serve students across the South East, aiming to become a hub of excellence for the teaching of the mathematical sciences.

We are seeking to appoint a professional, organised and approachable School Administrator to join Surrey Maths School. As a new and growing school, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment and wants to play an important role in the day-to-day life of the school.

This is a highly visible role, acting as the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and external partners, alongside our Administration Apprentice. As well as duties managing reception and attendance processes, you will provide administrative support across a range of areas including events, educational visits, communications and school operations.

We are a collaborative and ambitious school where every member of staff contributes to our success. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload with professionalism, initiative and good humour.

This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive team and help shape the systems, processes and culture of a growing specialist school dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

At Surrey Maths School you will be part of a small, enthusiastic team working with students who are driven and excited by mathematical sciences.

Surrey Maths School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: 9am, 16 November 2026

Interviews: Monday 23 November and/or Tuesday 24 November 2026

Start Date: To be agreed

Notes

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible.
• When completing the application form, please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
• Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.

Attachments

Job Description School Administrator

Safeguarding Statement:

Surrey Maths School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.