Senior Leadership Administrator - Wakefield
- Wakefield
- Permanent
- Full-time
💰 Salary: Pay to scale
📄 Contract: Full time | Permanent🗂️ Support the Leaders Who Shape the Future.We’re recruiting an exceptional Senior Leadership Administrator to join the heart of a thriving school in Wakefield, supporting the Headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) with high-level admin, planning, and coordination.This is more than a standard school admin role — this is a chance to become the organisational engine behind strategic decisions, staff operations, and whole-school improvement.🧩 Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:📝 Managing and preparing high-level documentation for governors, Ofsted inspections, and SLT meetings
📅 Diary and schedule management for the Headteacher and SLT – coordinating meetings, training, and school events
📤 Handling sensitive data with confidentiality — safeguarding, HR files, and student records
📈 Supporting with school census returns, compliance, and data analysis
📞 Acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders, governors, external agencies, and internal staff
🗂 Maintaining efficient office systems including staff CPD records, policy updates, and correspondence
🔐 Ensuring deadlines are met, meetings are documented, and communication is clear, professional and timely📘 You Will Need:✔️ Strong experience in administration within a school setting or public sector organisation
✔️ Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure
✔️ Absolute discretion with confidential and sensitive information
✔️ Professional written and verbal communication skills
✔️ A calm, proactive, and solution-focused approach
✔️ A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SIMS, and Google Workspace tools🎓 Desirable (but not essential):🎖 Previous experience supporting a Headteacher, SLT or working in an Executive PA / Office Manager capacity
📊 Familiarity with school data systems (e.g., SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor)
📚 Understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and education-specific compliance🎁 What You’ll Get in Return:🏫 A key role in a respected Wakefield school with a committed, high-achieving team
🤝 Supportive leadership and a positive, structured working environment
💵 Competitive daily pay reflecting your skills and experience
📅 Work-life balance with term-time hours (no late evenings or weekends)
🎯 Long-term job security and potential for permanent placement
💬 A dedicated consultant who understands education recruitment and supports your career growth🚀 This Role Is for You If...
- You take pride in enabling great leadership through flawless organisation
- You’re the go-to person for “getting things done” — no matter how big or small
- You can handle pressure, protect confidentiality, and still deliver a smile
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