Senior School Administrator – Lead Team & Operations

Unity Education Limited

Essex

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Unity Education Limited invites applications for a Senior Administrator in Thurrock. This full-time, permanent role starts ASAP, working 41 weeks per year, delivering high-quality administrative support across the school.

You will lead a team of administrators, liaise with the PA to the Principal, and ensure efficient day-to-day running of the school's administrative functions. The ideal candidate is organized, professional and confident in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading an administrative team in a school environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of administrators and provide a highly professional, efficient and effective organisational service to the school.
  • Liaise with the PA to the Principal to ensure effective administrative support.
  • Provide a central coordinating role and offer advice and guidance on administrative matters.
  • Implement new ways of working where applicable.
  • Provide a professional and courteous first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors.
  • Support the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school’s administrative functions.

Skills

Team leadership
Organisational skills

Job description

Unity Education Limited invites applications for a Senior Administrator in Thurrock. This full-time, permanent role starts ASAP, working 41 weeks per year, delivering high-quality administrative support across the school.

You will lead a team of administrators, liaise with the PA to the Principal, and ensure efficient day-to-day running of the school's administrative functions. The ideal candidate is organized, professional and confident in a busy school environment.

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