Senior School Admin Lead: Payroll, HR & Finance

Aspris Children's Services; Frome; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive reward and discount scheme

Ongoing training and career progress

Paid DBS/PVG checks

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Fromefield Manor School is recruiting a full-time Senior Administrator to lead the school’s administration team in Frome, Somerset. You will manage payroll, finance, HR, referrals, transport and fleet coordination with support from senior leaders.

We offer ongoing training, DBS/PVG checks covered, and a cycle-to-work scheme. You will oversee recruitment and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and high standards across the admin function.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in administration and office settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task in a busy school environment.
• Experience with payroll and human resources processes.
• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the administration team (2) to ensure tasks are completed to deadline and high standard.
• Oversee administrative processes and prioritise enquiries and issues.
• Develop and maintain administrative systems, including record keeping and filing.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR and Recruitment to support operations.
• Lead recruitment administration, pre-employment checks, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee invoices, petty cash, and financial reconciliation per academy procedures.
• Process local payroll and ensure timely system updates.
• Coordinate visits and admissions with parents, local authorities and staff.
• Organise pupil admissions and new starter orientation.
• Support Regional Business Manager with day-to-day admin queries.

Skills

Team leadership

MS Office

Time management

Payroll knowledge

HR administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fromefield Manor School is recruiting a full-time Senior Administrator to lead the school’s administration team in Frome, Somerset. You will manage payroll, finance, HR, referrals, transport and fleet coordination with support from senior leaders.

We offer ongoing training, DBS/PVG checks covered, and a cycle-to-work scheme. You will oversee recruitment and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and high standards across the admin function.