Office Administrator


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£29,071.00 - £32,046.00 FTE Gross Salary
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Frome, BA11 4JF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, organized, and adaptable candidate to join our school office team. This is a varied and key administrative post requiring an individual with excellent multi-tasking abilities, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to handle sensitive HR, finance, and school data while providing high-quality support to senior leadership.This post is for 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, term time plus 5 x INSET days plus 5 additional days. The FTE salary is £29,071 - £32,046. The actual salary for this post equates to £24.259.85 - £26,742.50, reporting directly to the Head Teacher and Office Manager.We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Supporting the Office Manager with recruitment administration, staff onboarding, personnel records, and maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR).Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices, student trip/club monies, petty cash, and routine financial reconciliations.Managing the school’s MIS (Arbor/SIMS), including data entry, statutory DfE/School Census returns, and producing student reports.Leading on intake and in-year pupil admissions, while assisting with daily attendance calling and statutory attendance logging.Providing routine payroll administration and acting as a first point of contact for staff pay or leave enquiries.Delivering general administrative and secretarial support, including occasional reception cover and visitor identity checks.WHAT WE OFFER:Term-time plus 10 additional working days (5 INSET + 5 extra days).Opportunity to work within a collaborative, supportive, and friendly school office environment.Continuous professional development and training opportunities within the Trust.Competitive local government pension scheme.THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant PA, secretarial, or senior administrative role.RSA III (or equivalent) qualification in word processing/typing with advanced IT skills.Knowledge or experience in personnel administration, HR tasks, or office management.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high initiative and discretion.Outstanding organizational abilities with a strict understanding of GDPR and data protection.Previous experience within a school environment, Local Authority, or Academy setting (desirable).Experience with MIS systems (e.g., Arbor/SIMS), minute-taking, or audio typing (desirable).This role will require an enhanced DBS check and valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK.Closing date: Sunday 1st NovemberInterviews to be held Thursday 5th November

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