Senior Leadership Administrator – Wakefield – Full-Time
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: Pay to scale
Contract: Full time | Permanent
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️ Support the Leaders Who Shape the Future.
We’re recruiting an exceptional Senior Leadership Administrator to join the heart of a thriving school in Wakefield, supporting the Headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) with high-level admin, planning, and coordination.
This is more than a standard school admin role — this is a chance to become the organisational engine behind strategic decisions, staff operations, and whole-school improvement.
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Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:
Managing and preparing high-level documentation for governors, Ofsted inspections, and SLT meetings
Diary and schedule management for the Headteacher and SLT – coordinating meetings, training, and school events
Handling sensitive data with confidentiality — safeguarding, HR files, and student records
Supporting with school census returns, compliance, and data analysis
Acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders, governors, external agencies, and internal staff
Maintaining efficient office systems including staff CPD records, policy updates, and correspondence
Ensuring deadlines are met, meetings are documented, and communication is clear, professional and timely
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You Will Need:
✔️ Strong experience in administration within a school setting or public sector organisation
✔️ Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure
✔️ Absolute discretion with confidential and sensitive information
✔️ Professional written and verbal communication skills
✔️ A calm, proactive, and solution-focused approach
✔️ A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SIMS, and Google Workspace tools
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Desirable (but not essential):
Previous experience supporting a Headteacher, SLT or working in an Executive PA / Office Manager capacity
Familiarity with school data systems (e.g., SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor)
Understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and education-specific compliance
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What You’ll Get in Return:
A key role in a respected Wakefield school with a committed, high-achieving team
Supportive leadership and a positive, structured working environment
Competitive daily pay reflecting your skills and experience
Work-life balance with term-time hours (no late evenings or weekends)
Long-term job security and potential for permanent placement
A dedicated consultant who understands education recruitment and supports your career growth
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This Role Is for You If...
* You take pride in enabling great leadership through flawless organisation
* You’re the go-to person for “getting things done” — no matter how big or small
* You can handle pressure, protect confidentiality, and still deliver a smile
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Apply now: Call on (20) 45870039 OR send your CVs on Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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