Senior Admin Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a Senior Admin Officer to provide effective administrative support to the Headteacher and management team. Ideal candidates will have experience in administrative roles, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to contributing to a vibrant school community. This role offers opportunities for personal development and benefits including membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in an educational environment.
• Ability to support senior leadership and governance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative and clerical support to the Headteacher.
• Support the Senior Leadership and Management Team.
• Assist in school governance under the direction of the School Business Manager.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical support

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER

Required as soon as possible

NJC Grade 5 (estimated actual salary £25,824 - £28,985)

37 hours per week

Term Time Only

We wish to appoint an experienced administrator to provide effective and efficient administrative and clerical support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership and Management Team. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting school governance under the direction of the School Business Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, warm and welcoming school community. Our staff are well motivated and work with colleagues within and beyond the school and trust to ensure continuous professional development and develop best practice.

Highfields is a proud member of Lykos Multi Academy Trust, an active learning community committed to providing high quality and inclusive education for all.

Our Business Support Team offers:

• Experienced and supportive staff
• A creative and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for personal development
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme through West Midland Pension Fund
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

As a school we offer:

• A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverse
• Excellent examination results
• Outstanding student progress
• Well behaved students who are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who want the best for their children
• A large Sixth Form
• Modern and stimulating teaching facilities
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mr A Darkes – School Business Manager: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025 at 9am

Interviews: w/c Monday 20th October 2025

Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and 2 verygood references. For full details, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice available from our Trust website: https://www.lykos.org.uk/our-trust