Senior Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Highweek; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendinning Academy, a 120-place special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 with autism and communication needs, is seeking a Senior Administrator. You will provide administrative, financial and operational support, keeping accurate records and coordinating processes to run the school day-to-day.

This term-time role is 37 hours per week with an immediate start. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and the academy is part of Wave Multi-Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Managing a varied workload.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Highly organised and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and operational support within the academy.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate administrative processes.
• Work closely with leaders, staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming environment for pupils, families and visitors.
• Manage a varied workload.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Workload management

Confidentiality

Proactive approach

Job description

Senior Administrator post at Glendinning Academy, a 120-place special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 with autism and communication needs, offered through Wave Multi-Academy Trust. The role covers administrative, financial and operational support, including keeping accurate records, coordinating admin processes and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies. It is term-time only at 37 hours a week, with an immediate start sought. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and the trust may close the vacancy early.

What the job involves

• Provide administrative, financial and operational support within the academy
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school
• Maintain accurate records
• Coordinate administrative processes
• Work closely with leaders, staff, pupils, parents and external agencies
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming environment for pupils, families and visitors
• Manage a varied workload

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Managing a varied workload
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Highly organised and proactive approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable