Senior Administrator - Ref: TV19226

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Farm School in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive School Senior Administrator. The role is term-time only (37 hours per week) with a salary of £25,522–£27,686 (G5 SCP 12–17). You will support finance, HR, data and safeguarding while sustaining smooth daily operations.

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and staff in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy school office.
• Qualifications relevant to business administration are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily school office operations.
• Provide support in finance, statutory returns, HR and safeguarding.
• Handle student data and report writing with accuracy.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Timekeeping

Independence

Organisational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data reporting

Staff supervision

Financial administration

Education

A level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Lower Farm School

Job Advert: School Senior Administrator

Term time only: 37 hours per week.

Salary: Grade - G5: SCP 12 – 17 (£25,522-£27,686)

The Governors are looking to recruit a well‑motivated, enthusiastic, and resourceful Senior Administrator ideally with previous experience of working in a busy school office and using Arbor MIS.

The role includes daily office operations, providing support in finance, statutory returns, HR, student data and safeguarding.

Candidates must have relevant qualifications and have excellent communication skills to develop effective relationships.

What we are looking for

• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Outstanding organisational skills, with a calm efficiency and a can do attitude.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders – pupils, parents and staff
• Excellent IT skills, including assessing and manipulating data, and report writing
• Experience in supervising staff
• Experience in financial administration procedures
• A level 3 qualification or equivalent, for example: Business Administration, is desirable.
• Please see the job description for detailed person specification

At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. An online and social media check will be carried out for shortlisted applicants.

The school is committed to safeguarding its pupils and the position would be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and two suitable references.