Administration Manager

About the role

As Administration Manager, you will: Lead and develop the administration teams across both schools Oversee key operational functions including HR, finance, governance, health and safety and premises administration Support recruitment, onboarding and employee relations, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and employment legislation Work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and central Trust teams to deliver outstanding support services Manage school communications and act as a key point of contact for parents, staff and visitors Support budget management and financial administration Coordinate cover arrangements and work with external agencies where required Promote a positive culture where staff wellbeing and collaboration are valued About you You will be an organised, proactive and approachable professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys solving problems. You will bring: Experience of leading administration or operational services in a school, academy trust or similar environment Strong knowledge of HR administration and safer recruitment practices Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and supporting others to succeed Working across two schools This role is based across Heaton Avenue Primary School and Millbridge Primary School . The successful candidate will be expected to operate across both sites and demonstrate flexibility, including the ability to travel between locations as required. Why join SHARE Multi Academy Trust? At SHARE MAT, colleagues are encouraged to collaborate, innovate and continuously develop their skills. The Trust is committed to creating a supportive environment where staff are valued and empowered to achieve their personal best. If you're looking for a varied leadership role where your expertise will have a genuine impact across two school communities, this could be the perfect opportunity. Ready to make your mark? Apply via My New Term before the closing date and discover how rewarding a career with SHARE Multi Academy Trust can be. Closing date: Midnight on Thursday, 2nd July 2026. Interview date: w/c Monday, 6th July 2026. This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household. Applicants MUST apply via My New Term to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the headteacher.

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Term time plus 10 days | 37 hours per week Band H SCP 28-31: £35,010 - £37,353 actual salary SHARE Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Administration Manager to work across Heaton Avenue Primary School, Cleckheaton and Millbridge Primary School, Liversedge . This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of two thriving primary schools. Working across both sites, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across administration, HR, finance, governance, health and safety, and premises support - ensuring both schools run smoothly, compliantly and efficiently. No two days will be the same. One day you might be supporting recruitment and safer recruitment processes, the next overseeing budgets, coordinating school events or working alongside senior leaders to improve systems and processes. Throughout it all, you'll be leading a dedicated administration team and making a real difference to the experience of pupils, families and staff.

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