Senior Administrator

Kedleston Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing helpline

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Kedleston Group’s Oakbridge School in Birmingham is hiring a Senior Administrator to support essential school operations. You will handle reception duties and provide high-quality admin across records, calendars, pupil information and onboarding processes, while ensuring GDPR compliance and timely communications.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs including English and maths, strong administration experience, and proficient ICT skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and maths.
• Strong administration experience.
• Excellent ICT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and external agencies with a welcoming reception.
• Provide admin support: records, calendars, pupil information, attendance and onboarding processes.
• Manage inboxes, draft correspondence, newsletters and updates; respond promptly and professionally.
• Maintain pupil/school records; support reporting; coordinate GDPR/compliance admin.
• Organise meetings/events; manage supplies; assist finance tasks and day-to-day running.

Skills

Strong administration

IT skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

GCSEs including English & maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Salary: £25,452 (SCP 7) - £30,402 (SCP 18) per year Term Time Only

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Job Type: Term Time Only - Full Time Permanent

Term Time Only

Are you an organised, proactive, and dedicated professional looking to make a real impact within a school environment?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Administrator to join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the school.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Administrator:

• Act as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and external agencies, delivering a professional, welcoming and efficient reception service
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the school, including managing records, correspondence, calendars, pupil information, attendance data, onboarding processes and general office administration
• Support internal and external communications by managing inboxes, drafting correspondence, distributing newsletters and updates, and ensuring enquiries are responded to promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate pupil and school records, support reporting requirements, coordinate statutory and compliance-related administration, and ensure data is handled in accordance with GDPR and school procedures
• Assist with the organisation of meetings, training, school events and parents' evenings, while managing office supplies, processing administrative finance tasks and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school

What we’re looking for:

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications, to include English and maths
• Strong administration experience
• Excellent ICT skills including effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Able to work under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Established in 2018, Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. In November 2025, Oakbridge School moved into its newly developed site in Handsworth Wood, further enhancing our specialist facilities and educational provision. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.

Oakbridge School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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