School Administrator

TimePlan Education Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is recruiting a School Administrator for a specialist SEN school in Cheshire. The role provides essential administrative and secretarial support to ensure smooth day-to-day running, with liaison to staff, parents and external professionals, starting September 2026.

Ideal candidates will bring prior school admin experience, excellent communication, and strong minute-taking skills, delivering professional, discreet support within a busy educational setting.

Qualifications

• Previous school administration experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills are required.
• Strong minute-taking and record-keeping abilities are essential.
• Highly organised with good time-management and prioritisation.
• Professional, approachable and discreet in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school administration and secretarial support.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on day-to-day administration.
• Arrange meetings, maintain diaries and coordinate appointments.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate minutes and records.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, documents and other school communications.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and confidential information.
• Respond professionally to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
• Support staff, parents, visitors and external professionals.
• Assist with general office administration and the smooth running of the school.

Skills

Highly organised

Professional, approachable and discret

Excellent spoken and written comms

Strong minute-taking and records

Confident with senior leaders

Strong IT and administrative skills

Confidentiality and safeguarding

Job description

Salary: GBP21000 - GBP28000 per annum

School Administrator – SEN School

Location: East Cheshire
Pay: Competitive | Opportunity for a permanent contract
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

New academic year. New opportunity. New you.

Start September 2026 with a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming specialist SEN school set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. We are seeking a highly organised, professional and confident School Administrator to provide essential administrative and secretarial support across the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Previous school administration experience is highly desirable, although strong administrative experience within a professional setting will also be considered.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide comprehensive administrative and school secretary support, ensuring information is accurately recorded, communicated and maintained. You will be a key point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external professionals, requiring excellent spoken and written communication skills and a calm, professional approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school administration and secretarial support
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on day-to-day administration
• Arrange meetings, maintain diaries and coordinate appointments
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, professional minutes and records
• Prepare correspondence, reports, documents and other school communications
• Maintain accurate records, databases and confidential information
• Respond professionally to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
• Support staff, parents, visitors and external professionals
• Assist with general office administration and the smooth running of the school

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous school administration experience highly desirable
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Strong minute-taking, recording and attention-to-detail skills
• Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities
• Confident working with senior leaders and multiple priorities
• Professional, approachable and discreet
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding

What’s on Offer

• Supportive and welcoming specialist school environment
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Varied and rewarding administrative role
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract
• Supportive working environment focused on staff wellbeing

Make September 2026 your fresh start. Join a school where your organisation, professionalism and attention to detail will make a genuine difference every day.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references!