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School Administrator - SEN School
Location: East Cheshire
Pay: Competitive | Opportunity for a permanent contract
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
New academic year. New opportunity. New you.
Start September 2026 with a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming specialist SEN school set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. We are seeking a highly organised, professional and confident School Administrator to provide essential administrative and secretarial support across the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Previous school administration experience is highly desirable, although strong administrative experience within a professional setting will also be considered.
Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide comprehensive administrative and school secretary support, ensuring information is accurately recorded, communicated and maintained. You will be a key point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external professionals, requiring excellent spoken and written communication skills and a calm, professional approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive school administration and secretarial support
Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on day-to-day administration
Arrange meetings, maintain diaries and coordinate appointments
Attend meetings and produce accurate, professional minutes and records
Prepare correspondence, reports, documents and other school communications
Maintain accurate records, databases and confidential information
Respond professionally to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
Support staff, parents, visitors and external professionals
Assist with general office administration and the smooth running of the schoolThe Ideal Candidate:
Previous school administration experience highly desirable
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Strong minute-taking, recording and attention-to-detail skills
Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities
Confident working with senior leaders and multiple priorities
Professional, approachable and discreet
Strong IT and administrative skills
Understanding of confidentiality and safeguardingWhat's on Offer:
Supportive and welcoming specialist school environment
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Senior Leadership Team
Varied and rewarding administrative role
Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract
Supportive working environment focused on staff wellbeingMake September 2026 your fresh start. Join a school where your organisation, professionalism and attention to detail will make a genuine difference every day.
Apply today!
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