Senior Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Administrator to provide high‑level administrative and operational support to the Leadership Team of a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in East London. This temporary, full‑time position starts as soon as possible and offers an hourly rate of £17‑£18.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administrative team, including training, task delegation and performance support.
• Oversee distribution and completion of all admin tasks across PRU sites, ensuring effective coverage.
• Act as senior point of contact for leadership, staff, parents, community and external agencies on complex administrative matters.
• Develop, review and document school policies, procedures and guidance in partnership with the Leadership Team.
• Manage recoupment of funds for pupil places, liaising with Finance and external bodies.
• Ensure accurate workflow for excluded pupils, meeting statutory DfE guidance.
• Provide confidential secretarial support, including advanced document publication and handling of sensitive correspondence.
• Coordinate communication with the Management Committee, preparing agendas and supporting reports.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior administrative role, preferably within education.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with experience supervising staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with statutory compliance and DfE guidelines.

Required skills

• Bromcom
• Website management
• Social media platforms
• IT and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)