School Administrator (3534)

Cathedrala Appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting a School Administrator for an Exeter-based, temporary full-time role. You will support day-to-day school operations, liaise with parents and staff, and manage reports, meetings and deadlines in a daytime office setting.

Hours are typically 8am–4pm or 8:30am–4:30pm or 9am–5pm, five days a week, with DBS check and references required. The role offers a supportive environment and values professional, compassionate administrators.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally in a school or education setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education; SEN knowledge is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Compassionate, professional manner and ability to handle sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general administrative support: reports, meetings, minutes, deadlines.
• Be the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, visitors and professionals.
• Support the implementation and review of school policies and processes.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and external professionals.

Skills

Administration

Safeguarding knowledge

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Communication

Organisational skills

Compassionate approach

Tools

Word

Excel

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.
• From £14.82 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern with consistent daytime hours.

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

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.