School Administrator

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: H3
• Additional allowances:

  H3

School Administrator job summary

School Administrator 37 Hours per week

39 weeks per year (to include training days)

Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3.30pm

H3 (£25,989 pro rata) approx.£21,800 actual

This is a key front-of-house role, and we are looking for someone who can work with accuracy, professionalism and calm efficiency at all times.

As the first point of contact for students, staff, parents and external visitors, the successful candidate must be able to:

Manage a high volume of telephone calls, emails and enquiries with professionalism and clear communication.

Maintain strict safeguarding procedures, including managing visitor sign-in, ID checks and access control.

Prioritise tasks independently and respond effectively to unexpected issues in a fast-paced environment.

Use administrative systems accurately (e.g. SIMS/Arbor or similar), updating records, preparing documents and supporting wider school operations.

Remain composed and confident when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.

Due to the level of responsibility and pace of this role, we are particularly seeking candidates who have:

Recent experience working in a school office or a similarly demanding administrative environment.

Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

A proven track record of managing competing priorities under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you have not previously worked in a busy front-line administrative role, or you prefer a quieter or more predictable working environment, this position may not be the best match.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.

In your personal statement, ensure you provide clear, detailed examples demonstrating how your previous experience equips you for the specific responsibilities of this role.

Previous applicants need not apply

CV’s are not accepted as a form of application and will not be considered.

Barnwell School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment references

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barnwell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school

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