School Payroll & Leadership Support Administrator

Swanshurst School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Swanshurst School in Birmingham is seeking a highly organised Administrator (Payroll & Leadership Support) to join our support staff. You will help run payroll processes and provide high-quality administrative support to Associate Headteachers and the Senior Leadership Team.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, confidence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience in an administrative role within a busy office.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration and processing duties.
• Provide administrative support to Associate Headteachers and Senior Leadership Team.
• Arrange meetings and prepare documentation.
• Manage correspondence and maintain accurate records.
• Support meetings and minute-taking where required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Independent working

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Swanshurst School in Birmingham is seeking a highly organised Administrator (Payroll & Leadership Support) to join our support staff. You will help run payroll processes and provide high-quality administrative support to Associate Headteachers and the Senior Leadership Team.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, confidence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and a commitment to safeguarding.