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School Administrator - Fixed term for 1 year
Hours: 35.5 hours per week (8.30am – 4.30pm), can be either all year round or term time plus 10 days, as preferred
Part time applications will also be considered however applicants must be able to start work at 8.30 am, Mon-Fri.
Starting salary: Full time, all year round £25,862 per annum (pro-rata for part time)
Location: Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, LS14 6UF
Join a team that makes a real difference.
At Pivot we believe children deserve better. In our academies we teach and support children and young people from Key Stages 2 – 5 for whom mainstream education is simply not working, or those with an EHCP who require a specialist placement. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to some complex and challenging children, many of whom come to us with traumatic backgrounds.
We are currently seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic School Administrator to join our fantastic Leeds Academy to cover the secondment of the postholder to another role.
As the Administrator, you will work closely with our Business Manager to support the smooth running of the school. Your responsibilities will span a range of operational areas, including taking notes at our daily staff briefing, facilitating communication between staff and parents/carers, ordering supplies, recording absences, facilities management, and health and safety compliance.
This is not a typical desk‑based administrative role. You will be a friendly and professional first point of contact for visitors and contractors, a confident communicator, and someone who can remain organised and calm when prioritising a varied workload.
Our ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the confidence to use their initiative. The role also involves liaising with our external IT support company to help resolve technical issues, support staff with basic troubleshooting, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operation of our systems.
As a forward‑thinking school, we are further developing our use of AI to enhance efficiency and support administrative and operational processes; therefore, confidence in learning and using new technologies—including AI‑powered tools—is an advantage. Training will be provided, but a proactive approach and willingness to explore digital solutions is essential.
Experience within an educational setting, or knowledge of facilities management or health and safety, would be beneficial but is not essential. Above all, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a hands‑on approach.
Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change the lives of our learners and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience. As a growing organisation, we also offer great development and CPD opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity! You’ll find the full job description and how to apply on our website www.pivot-group.uk/current-vacancies. Complete an application form there and return it to the HR team at [email protected].
Closing Date: 9 July 2026
Anticipated start date: September 2026
We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.
During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,862.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
