Senior Administrator - Ref: TV19226

Lower Farm School; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Farm School in England is seeking a dedicated School Senior Administrator to support daily office operations and drive efficient administration. The role includes finance, HR, safeguarding and data management within a busy school setting.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent and strong communication skills to develop positive relationships with pupils, families and staff. This term-time position is 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have experience in a busy school office and familiarity with Arbor MIS.
• Role involves daily office operations and support in finance, statutory returns, HR, student data and safeguarding.
• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations in a busy school environment.
• Provide support in finance, HR, statutory returns and safeguarding.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Produce and manipulate data and reports using IT tools.

Skills

Time management

Independent working

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Staff supervision

Financial administration

Data reporting

Education

Level 3 qualification

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.