School Administrator

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust Email: l.friston@setrust.co.uk

Salary: £24,995– £27,122 actual pa (£27,274 -£29,071 FTE) Permanent Part Time 37.5 hours per week Term Time + 3 weeks Required ASAP

Stradbroke High School is an exceptional community school with a genuine family atmosphere, where every member of staff is valued and supported. As one of the highest-performing schools in the region, we combine outstanding educational standards with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally. As part of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET), we are proud to contribute to a vision of delivering world-class education locally. We offer a rich and varied curriculum, extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and a commitment to developing confident, ambitious and successful young people. Our aim is to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where students achieve the highest standards in their education, personal development, behaviour and wellbeing.

THE ROLE

The school office is at the heart of our busy, welcoming and successful school community, and we are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, providing excellent support to staff, students, parents and external agencies. We are looking for someone who can work independently, use their initiative, adapt to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to providing excellent service and maintaining high standards. If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply:

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form. Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Closing Date: 25 November 2026 Interview Date: 30 November 2026

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.