At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Senior Leadership Team with admin tasks and coordinate key school schedules.
- Company: Canford School, a leading co-educational boarding school in beautiful parkland.
- Benefits: Part-time role with opportunities for increased responsibility and professional growth.
- Other info: Commitment to equity, diversity, and safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant school community and make a real impact on leadership support.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, experience in administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Location: Wimborne Minster
Vacancy Type: Part Time Term Time Plus Additional Weeks
Canford School, one of the UK's leading co‑educational boarding schools, is seeking a highly organised and proactive SLT Administrator to support members of the Senior Leadership Team. Working alongside the PA to SLT, you will provide administrative and secretarial support, coordinate meetings and diaries, manage key school schedules and documentation, support regulatory compliance processes, and act as a central point of communication across the School.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. The role offers the chance to develop and take on increased responsibility over time.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Organised, efficient and proactive
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Experienced in administration and diary management
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications
Join a thriving school community set in beautiful parkland and play a key role in supporting the Schools leadership team.
Closing date: 15th July 2026
Interview date: 21st and 22nd July 2026
Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
