School Administrator – Fixed term contract
Grade 5, scale points 12 – 15
Hours: Full time (35 hours/week, term time only)
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2025
Immediate start required
Please apply as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we find suitable candidates
Closing date: Midnight Thursday 20th November 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
William Perkin Church of England High School (Ofsted ‘Outstanding in all areas’) is one of four Twyford Trust schools, a successful multi-academy Trust based in the Borough of Ealing.
In this fast-paced environment, the school office requires a School Administrator to provide general administration support as required to the wider school administration team.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience of school administration and working in a busy school office.
This role is varied, busy and very fast-paced – the ability to work professionally under pressure to meet deadlines, and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the school, is essential. Excellent communication skills are also essential, as is enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to play an active role in the life of the school. If you are meticulous with an eye for detail, take pride in your work and have a “can do” attitude we would like to hear from you.
Successful Candidates will have:
- Administrative experience in a similar role
- Good ICT skills
- Customer focused with excellent customer care skills
- A professional attitude and excellent attendance
- A consistent high standard of work being delivered in a fast paced environment
We offer:
- Excellent working relationships at all levels
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.