Senior Administrative Lead
At the heart of Trentham Academy are our core values, which shape every aspect of school life:
Respect
Responsibility
Optimism
Integrity
- Do you communicate with respect and approach students and families in a calm, supportive way?
- Can you promote responsibility while offering understanding and guidance?
- Do you bring optimism, helping every school day feel like a positive opportunity?
- Do you work with integrity, handling sensitive information professionally and fairly?
About the role:
The Senior Administrative Lead ensures that staff, systems and administration enable high‑quality teaching and learning, with particular responsibility for the management of the operational effectiveness of the administration function of the Academy. In addition, management of the full pupil lifecycle, ensuring admissions, transitions and records are accurate, timely and compliant, supporting orderly entry, movement and exit from the academy.
What you’ll de doing:
Operational Leadership
- Lead and line manage all school‑based administrative functions
- Ensure the academy is operationally ready each day
- Coordinate workflows across attendance, admissions, exams, reception and behaviour admin
- Manage the demand on the administrative function
- Oversight of specific canteen operations
Admissions and Pupil Records Manager
- Normal round admissions administration
- In‑year admissions and transfers
- Fair Access Protocol (FAP) coordination
- Management of all pupil records (paper and digital)
- Start/end dates and UPN accuracy
- CTF transfers and leavers’ records
- Destinations tracking
Compliance Responsibilities
- Admissions Code (administrative compliance)
- Pupil record retention requirements
- Accurate pupil census data inputs (provided to Exams & Data Officer)
Data and Systems
- Assessment data input and validation as well as follow up if required
- MIS data accuracy and quality assurance
- Preparation and submission of school census returns
- Production of inspection‑ready data reports
- Exam‑related timetable amendments within agreed parameters
We are looking for someone who:
- Is organised, efficient and able to prioritise workload in a busy environment
- Has strong communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
- Pays close attention to detail and can handle confidential information appropriately
- Works well as part of a team and can build positive relationships with others
- Is flexible, proactive and committed to supporting the wider school community
What we offer:
- A welcoming, supportive school community.
- A caring and friendly team who look out for one another.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, we’d love to hear from you!
Safeguarding:
Trentham Academy and the City Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. All staff are expected to act in line with statutory safeguarding guidance at all times
Pay: From £22,996.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
