Senior Administrator

Overview

Please note: The school is based in Yate, Bristol, and the role is scheduled to commence in June 2026. £26,403 – £31,022 + excellent benefits.

Huge Small Victories

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Responsibilities

You’ll be in charge of managing the office, ranging from meeting and diary management and providing support to the Head Teacher, HR administration and checking payroll with attendance records. You’ll be involved in running the reception and responsibility for accurate files. With your efficient, professional approach and ability to set up processes and systems, you’ll keep things running smoothly.

School Overview

Opening in September 2026, Turner Court is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Bristol and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What We Do For You

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: such as life insurance – check our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: claim back the cost of things like an optician or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Candidate Profile

• Have previous administration experience
• Ideally have experience managing a team of administrators
• Have a high degree of computer literacy
• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning!
• Be hard working, friendly and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people

Inclusion & Diversity

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

Legal & EEO Statements

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex‑offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the \’Parents and Carers\’ section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.