Are you a passionate and dedicated Office Administrator looking for an exciting new opportunity?
The Role
Chaigeley School is seeking a committed and motivated Administrator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of our ‘Good’ school while also enhancing your own professional growth. As part of our team, you’ll be working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment, supported by an experienced leadership team and a dedicated Governing Body who prioritise the needs of our children. Our staff are hardworking, reflective, and deeply committed to ensuring that every student has the best possible opportunities to succeed.
We are seeking an organised, professional and approachable School Administrator to provide an administrative support to staff, pupils and parents. The post holder will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. The role includes handling telephone calls and face-to-face enquiries with empathy and professionalism, maintaining accurate records on the school’s information systems, and supporting staff with a wide range of administrative queries. You will be responsible for updating pupil records, supporting admissions processes, liaising with parents, assisting with the school office processes and supporting the Assistant School Business and Finance Manager.
The post holder will also have responsibility for coordinating pupil transport arrangements, working closely with staff, local authorities and transport providers to ensure clear communication and accurate records. In addition, the role supports supply staff processes, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with office administration. Health and safety, security and safeguarding are integral to this role. You will be expected to follow school policies and procedures at all times, take part in emergency procedures when required, and demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The role may evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the school.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who is able to manage competing priorities calmly and efficiently. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident liaising with parents, pupils, staff and external agencies. A high level of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism is essential. You will be comfortable learning and using a range of IT systems, maintaining high-quality data, and supporting others with system queries. A flexible, proactive and team-focused approach is vital, along with reliability and patience. Understanding of a SEND/SEMH setting would be an advantage, as would prior knowledge of school operations but is not essential. If you share our passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
Chaigeley Educational Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced CRB check and other vetting checks including an online check. Chaigeley Educational Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Key dates
Closing date: 01 February 2026