Senior Administrator

Job title: Senior Administrator

Salary: PATH 6 SCP 12 £29,542 FTE. £25,410 prorated

Working hours: 37 per week

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only + INSET)

Contract type: Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Senior Administrator to play a key role in providing high level administrative support across all areas of school operations.

Reporting to the School Operations Manager you will ensure the smooth and effective delivery of administration to support pupils, staff and senior leaders. You will work with discretion and professionalism to support whole-school administration, including leading the administration of complex routines and projects, and providing support with parental concerns and formal complaints.

You'll be part of a dedicated team in a busy school environment, all working together to help realise the trust's shared ambition to provide a great education for every child.

About you

This role is ideal for an experienced Administrator with strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude, who is committed to supporting the school.

You will:

• have proven experience in a senior or high level administrator role
• be experienced in using computer systems including Google suite, Microsoft Office and databases.
• Be able to confidently
• be able to demonstrate discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information
• have exceptional organisational skills and be able to prioritise and multitask under pressure
• have a high standard of communication skills to liaise with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
• ideally have experience of maintaining a single central record and knowledge of safer recruitment, this is not essential as training will be provided
• be familiar with using education MIS systems, this is not essential as training will be provided
• preferably have experience in process documentation and process improvement.

About us

At The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.

The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high-quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family-friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work-life balance

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.