Administrator

Ernest Bevin Academy has an ambitious vision: to be recognised as one of the top boys’ schools in the country by combining academic excellence with a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and an unwavering belief in every student’s potential. Our core values of Ambition, Perseverance and Unity shape everything we do — driving students to aim high, equipping them with resilience to overcome challenges, and bringing together staff, students and families as one supportive community.

We are committed to ensuring every young man flourishes academically, personally and socially, leaving confident, resilient and ready to make a positive contribution to the world. With excellent Sixth Form pathways into university, apprenticeships and employment, we support every student to pursue their ambitions with confidence.

Building on the Academy’s proud history, we are seeking talented and committed staff to take Ernest Bevin Academy to even greater heights. We are extremely proud of the academic achievements of our students. In 2024 our boys exceeded all national progress levels for boys in maintained schools and we reported a positive progress 8 score, one of the highest progress scores in Wandsworth.

Ernest Bevin is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

A school committed to the Science of Learning and Rosenshine’s principles. Extensive CPD opportunities, including weekly practice sessions and termly training. The support of United Learning’s centralised curriculum and specialist advisor team. A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership environment. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Term Time Only (39 weeks), 37.5 hours per week

Salary: United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale

Support the smooth running of an inner-London Boys School. Ernest Bevin Academy is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our busy and welcoming school office from September 2026. As we enter our centenary year, this is an exciting time to become part of a school with a clear ambition to be one of the leading boys’ schools in the country. Our values of Ambition, Perseverance and Unity underpin everything we do, and our support staff play a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience for students, staff and families.

About the role: As an Administrator, you will provide essential support to the day-to-day running of the school, acting as a key point of contact for parents, students and visitors. You will help ensure that office systems run efficiently and contribute to a positive and professional front-of-house experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Has strong IT skills and experience using systems such as SIMS/Arbor (or similar)
• Communicates confidently and professionally with a range of stakeholders
• Can manage a varied workload and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
• Is proactive, team-oriented and able to use their own initiative
• Is committed to supporting the school’s values and ethos

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing reception and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils
• Handling phone calls, emails, post and general enquiries
• Supporting with school administration, including admissions, events and student records
• Maintaining and updating key data systems
• Assisting with school events, trips and communications to parents
• Supporting finance processes, orders and deliveries
• Providing general administrative support across the school

Safeguarding: All applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you have not been contacted within 10 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.