Job Description

Job Title: Senior Administrator - Maternity Cover

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover, expected start January 2025

Salary: £19,800 - £23,000 per annum, dependent on experience and working weeks

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Senior Administrator to join a fast-paced school environment in Brighton, East Sussex. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide vital administrative and secretarial support to the school's academic staff. Key responsibilities include coordinating pupil reports, managing school trip logistics, supporting parents' evenings, and providing general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Main Responsibilities

Perform general secretarial duties, handling confidential information and answering enquiries

Coordinate reports and grading with staff and maintain accurate records

Take and distribute minutes for staff meetings and manage school trip systems

Oversee two budgets, handling approvals and allocation

Organise mail-outs, create labels, and support admissions as needed

Assist with Parents' Evenings, produce staff lists, and maintain stationery supplies

Update pupil contact details and provide support to the Exams Office

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate who is:

An excellent communicator and team player

Proactive, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Self-disciplined, flexible, and capable of handling confidential information

Technically skilled, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and experience with databases (e.g., iSAMS) being desirable

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). This role is term-time plus three additional weeks (38 weeks total).

Contract Duration: Fixed term maternity cover from January 2025 to January 2026, with an eight-week notice period if the contract ends early.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 9%

Life cover upon passing probation

Complimentary lunch

Access to a range of employee benefits, including discounted services

Subsidised gym membership, including access to yoga, Pilates, gym, and swimming facilities