School Administrator - Term time

Journey Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated School Administrator to support school governance in Wokingham. The role involves working full-time during term time and entails administrative duties for the Governing Body and Leadership Team. Key responsibilities include managing agendas and meetings, diary management, and supporting Governors. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a minimum A level standard of education. Benefits include enhanced pension, free gym access, and more.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Free gym use

4 x death in service

Free lunches

Free parking

Access to health centre

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a school or education environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes for meetings.
• Extensive diary management.
• Maintain action trackers and records for Governors.
• Organise induction and training programmes for new Governors.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Diary management

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

A level standard of education or equivalent

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated administrator to play a central role in supporting school governance and leadership.

An established school in Wokingham is seeking a reliable and highly organised School Administrator to support the Director of Finance and Operations in their role as Clerk to the Governors. This is a key role within the school, providing administrative support to both the Governing Body and the Leadership Team of a fantastic education setting in Wokingham.

This role will be working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 38 weeks per year.

This is a permanent role that involves working full time (35 hours per week) for 38 weeks per year in total (term time, INSET, plus 3 additional weeks)

Fabulous benefits which include an enhanced pension, free gym use, 4 x death in service, free lunches, free parking, access to health centre

The salary for the School Administrator is 22,703 ( 26,831)

Interviews in November/December and the start date is at the beginning of January 2026

Key Responsibilities for the School Administrator role:

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of agendas, papers, and minutes for Governing Body and sub-committee meetings.
• Extensive diary management
• Maintain action trackers, registers, and records for Governors, including training and skills information.
• Organise and support induction and training programmes for new Governors.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure Governors have access to IT systems and appropriate information.
• Provide administrative support to the Leadership Team, including safeguarding information, meeting support, and general office administration.
• Facilitate school events and building lettings, and maintain the Governing Body Year Planner.

Skills required for the School Administrator role are:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong diary management experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A level standard of education or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Experience in a school or education environment is desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated administrator to play a central role in supporting school governance and leadership. Interested candidates are invited to apply to join a dedicated and supportive team.