Senior School Administration Lead – Operations & Stakeholder Support

Isbi; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Money purchase pension (Life Assurance

Employee Discount Club

Healthcare plan

Discounted school fees

Job summary

Whitgift School seeks a senior administrative leader to oversee the School Office and related administrative functions. The postholder will lead administrative pods, manage staff, and ensure high-quality, customer-focused support across the School.

Salary is £42,848 to £47,200 per year, gross, with pension, health care and other benefits. The role emphasises safeguarding, data accuracy and continuous improvement in a busy, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Senior administrative role overseeing the School Office and administrative functions.
• Experience leading administrative pods and managing staff.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School Office and administration across multiple pods.
• Coordinate resources and budgets for administrative services.
• Support school events and operational activities.
• Maintain student records and ensure professional, customer-focused support.

Job description

Whitgift School seeks a senior administrative leader to oversee the School Office and related administrative functions. The postholder will lead administrative pods, manage staff, and ensure high-quality, customer-focused support across the School.

Salary is £42,848 to £47,200 per year, gross, with pension, health care and other benefits. The role emphasises safeguarding, data accuracy and continuous improvement in a busy, collaborative environment.