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Senior School Administrator

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Posted on: 11 Aug 2026

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£28,142 - £29,142 per annum Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Permanent
Job title:
Senior School Administrator
Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Start date:
18/08/2026
Salary:
£28,142 - £29,142 per annum

SENIOR RECEPTIONIST / CLERK TO GOVERNORS - CHELTENHAM

Cheltenham
Permanent or Temp-to-Permanent
Salary: From £28,142 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week | 38-39 weeks per year
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and organised Senior Receptionist / Clerk to Governors to join a school in Cheltenham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a permanent or temp-to-permanent position, with an immediate start preferred.

The Role

The successful candidate will play an important role within the school, providing a professional and welcoming reception service while supporting the governance function.

Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the school reception and acting as a first point of contact
* Providing an efficient and professional service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors
* Supporting the Clerk to Governors function and preparing for meetings
* Maintaining accurate records and confidential information
* Using Arbor for school administration and record keeping
* Providing general administrative support to the school
* Liaising effectively with staff, governors, parents and external visitors

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in a school reception or administrative environment
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confidence dealing with parents, staff and visitors
Experienced with Arbor or a similar school management system
Able to handle confidential information professionally
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
Available to start as soon as possible

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK.
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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