Temp to Perm School Administrator

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay based on experience

Temp-to-perm

Full-time M-F

Daytime hours

Induction programme

Professional development

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd in Exeter is seeking an experienced School Administrator to support day-to-day school operations in a full-time, year-round, office-based role.

You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils and staff, require excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills, strong written and interpersonal abilities, and a compassionate approach in sensitive situations. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or education setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Strong Word and Excel and written/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, including reports, meetings, minutes, deadlines.
• Act as professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, visitors, agencies and other education professionals.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of school policies, procedures and administrative processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals while maintaining positive, professional and supportive relationships.

Skills

Administration experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£13.45+ per hour | Office Based | Exeter

Company Overview

An established independent education provider in Exeter is looking to welcome an experienced School Administrator to its team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a full-time, year-round position within a supportive educational environment where professionalism, empathy and strong organisation are highly valued.

Role Overview

As School Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the school, helping to ensure its day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively. You will be a key point of contact for colleagues, parents, carers, pupils and external professionals, so excellent communication skills and the ability to approach sensitive situations with compassion are essential.

This is an office-based role working Monday to Friday, with working hours such as 8am to 4pm, 8.30am to 4.30pm or 9am to 5pm.

Responsibilities of the School Administrator:

• Provide general administrative support, including producing reports, arranging meetings, taking minutes and monitoring key deadlines.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, visitors, agencies and other education professionals.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of school policies, procedures and administrative processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals while maintaining positive, professional and supportive relationships.

Requirements of the School Administrator:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school, education or similar environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education, with knowledge of SEN policies and practices advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel, alongside excellent written, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• A compassionate and professional approach, with the confidence to provide appropriate support during sensitive situations.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• Hourly pay dependent on experience.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Consistent daytime working hours.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

If you are an experienced Administrator who enjoys working with people and would like to make a positive contribution within an educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek to hire talented individuals from various backgrounds and ensure our practices are unbiased, evaluating every candidate based on their unique qualifications and potential.