Senior Academy Administrator: Drive School Operations

Heathlands Primary Academy; Shard End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathlands Primary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Administrator to join our welcoming team. You will support the Headteacher and Academy Administrator, oversee key systems, and assist with finance and HR tasks to ensure a smooth school operation.

The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners. Experience in a school setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a busy office environment.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external partners.
• High level of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work on own initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Experience in school or Multi-Academy Trust environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the school.
• Oversee key school systems and processes.
• Assist with finance and HR tasks as required.
• Support pupils, parents, staff and visitors to ensure excellent experience.
• Work with leadership to ensure safeguarding practices.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Database systems

Prioritisation

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Experience in school administration

Tools

Bromcom

PS Financials

Job description

Heathlands Primary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Administrator to join our welcoming team. You will support the Headteacher and Academy Administrator, oversee key systems, and assist with finance and HR tasks to ensure a smooth school operation.

The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners. Experience in a school setting is valued.