Senior Admin & Office Manager - SEND School

Witherslack Group Ltd.; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and advice

Employee assistance

Medical cover

Recruit-a-friend £1,000 bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group is opening a new school in the Wythenshawe area and seeks an experienced Office Administrator to support day-to-day operations. You will manage the office, diary, HR admin and payroll checks, and oversee filing to ensure smooth running as the school opens in September 2026.

You will join a diverse team at a purpose-built SEND setting, enjoying 35 days holiday, flexible benefits, wellbeing support and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Experience managing a team of administrators.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning.
• Hard working, friendly and dependable; build rapport with young people where needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing the office, diary management and reception duties.
• Support to Head Teacher and HR administration.
• Check payroll with attendance records.
• Set up processes and systems to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Administration experience

Team management

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Witherslack Group is opening a new school in the Wythenshawe area and seeks an experienced Office Administrator to support day-to-day operations. You will manage the office, diary, HR admin and payroll checks, and oversee filing to ensure smooth running as the school opens in September 2026.

You will join a diverse team at a purpose-built SEND setting, enjoying 35 days holiday, flexible benefits, wellbeing support and safeguarding commitment.