School Administrator

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £25,989 fte

School Administrator job summary

Role - School Administrator 

Location - Danesfield Middle School

Salary - Grade 14, point 4 - 6 from £25,583 - £25,989 fte

Start date - 20 April 2026

Hours - 20 per week

Working weeks - Term time plus 5 INSET days, (39 weeks)

Contract - Permanent 

Closing date - 28/3/2026

Interviews -  Date to be confirmed

Danesfield Middle School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised School Administrator to join our busy, friendly team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service to pupils, parents and staff.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth running of the school office. You will manage day-to-day administration, support with data and MIS systems, maintain accurate records, coordinate communications and contribute to key operational areas such as health and safety and off-site visits.

You will also be one of the welcoming faces of our school, supporting reception and interacting confidently with parents, visitors and pupils.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, personable and meticulous, with strong digital skills and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally. School experience is helpful but not essential – we welcome applications from experienced administrators from any background who are keen to learn and develop. If you are highly organised, committed to teamwork and ready to make a real difference in a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.

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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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danesfield-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-community-middle-school-taunton

Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School is situated in Williton, in the beautiful area of West Somerset. Of equal distance are the areas of outstanding natural beauty - the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, and is within easy reach of the County Town of Taunton.
The West Somerset Academies Trust is a rapidly growing group of like-minded schools that share common values. Our family of academies works together to promote high academic standards, the development of good character and which puts children at the centre of its thinking. The school is one of 6 schools (2 Middle Schools and 4 First Schools) and 3 nurseries within the West Somerset Academies Trust. The school retains its own identity and benefits from being able to take full advantage of the richness of resources, training and collaboration offered, which is one of the many benefits of belonging to the "family" of schools and nurseries currently within the Trust.

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