Are you an experienced administrator looking for your next challenge?
Windwhistle Primary School is looking for a highly organised, proactive Senior School Administrator to lead our administrative operations and play a key role in supporting our pupils, staff, and wider community.
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Contract: Term-time only, 32 hours 30 minutes per week
Actual Salary: E5 – £21,967.78
Interview Date: 25 March 2026
Why work at Windwhistle Primary School?
Windwhistle Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing environment that supports children aged 3–11 to grow in confidence and achieve their best. Located in Weston-super-Mare, our school benefits from:
- Extensive outdoor learning spaces for play and exploration.
- A supportive and well-resourced environment.
- Part of a multi academy trust, ELAN, offering excellent professional development across a wider school network.
- A caring, collaborative culture where staff and children thrive.
About the senior school administrator role
As our Senior School Administrator, you will be central to the smooth, efficient operation of the school. This is a varied, fast-paced role ideal for someone who excels at organisation, communication, and problem-solving.
Key responsibilities
- Administrative Leadership.
- Manage daily school administration, including scheduling, record-keeping, and correspondence.
- Ensure accurate, timely completion of all administrative tasks.
- Organisational support.
- Coordinate school events and activities.
- Liaise with external agencies, visitors, and stakeholders.
- Support compliance with school policies and statutory requirements.
- Safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
- Uphold safeguarding processes at all times.
- Communication and customer Service.
- Act as a professional and friendly first point of contact for parents, staff, governors, and visitors.
- Provide an excellent front-of-house service aligned with safeguarding standards.
- Multitasking and problem-solving
- Prioritise workloads effectively in a busy environment.
- Maintain high standards of organisation under pressure.
What We Offer
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and opportunities through ELAN.
- Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone is valued and supported.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
- Excellent Pension Contributions: We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.
- Family‑Friendly Support: We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity, and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.
Additional Information
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK—we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- School visits are warmly welcomed; contact the school office to arrange.
- Interviews will take place on 25 March 2026.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
If you're a dedicated and experienced administrator looking for a rewarding new role, we’d love to hear from you. Join Windwhistle Primary School and help us make a lasting difference in our community.
Windwhistle Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.