Senior School Admin & Compliance Lead

MyNewTerm; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlebridge School, part of the Special Partnership Trust, is seeking a highly organised School Admin Manager to lead and coordinate the school's administrative functions. This key role supports the Head/ Leadership team, staff, pupils and families while ensuring efficient day-to-day administration.

You will oversee the admin team, manage HR administration, safeguarding compliance and communications, and play a central role in maintaining compliant systems and effective processes that support

Qualifications

• Has at least two years' experience in an administrative role.
• Has experience of HR processes and maintaining confidential records.
• Possesses excellent communication and ICT skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting a high-performance team.
• Experience working within a school environment, knowledge of educational management systems, payroll experience or a CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admin team and coordinate HR administration, safeguarding compliance, pupil records, finance administration and school communications.
• Maintain the Single Central Record and ensure compliance with safer recruitment requirements.
• Support the Head with diary management, correspondence, meetings and confidential administration.
• Manage school communications, calendars and school-wide events.
• Support financial administration including purchasing, invoicing, expenses and budget monitoring procedures.
• Produce reports, census returns and statutory submissions.

Skills

HR administration

Communication

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Castlebridge School, part of the Special Partnership Trust, is seeking a highly organised School Admin Manager to lead and coordinate the school's administrative functions. This key role supports the Head/ Leadership team, staff, pupils and families while ensuring efficient day-to-day administration.

You will oversee the admin team, manage HR administration, safeguarding compliance and communications, and play a central role in maintaining compliant systems and effective processes that support