Admin Officer

SCHOOL ADMIN OFFICER (with responsibility for Pupil Attendance and Family Liason)

Location: The Cedars Primary School, High Street, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9RU

Salary: £35,626 per annum FTE

Closing Date: 12/10/2026

• 8.30 am - 3.30 pm
• 32.5 hours per week
• 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days)
• Scale 6.16pro rata
• Permanent

The Cedars is a school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom are also neurodivergent. Our children may also have also had adverse childhood experiences. We currently cater for children from 5 to 12 years old with 70 primary places and 16 secondary places.

At The Cedars we prioritise relationships, emotional safety and consistency, recognising that when children feel safe, valued and understood, they are far more able to engage with learning.

We are currently reorganising our Admin team and are looking to appoint a friendly, efficient and professional School Admin Officer to the school community.

The successful applicant will join a team consisting of the School Business Manager and Clerical and Welfare Assistant in a busy office environment and will support them with all aspects of school administration, with responsibility for pupil attendance and family liaison. Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

We place a high regard and focus on staff well-being and provide staff parking on site, an Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme and other well-being initiatives.

We welcome visits to the school from interested applicants by prior arrangement. Please telephone the school office on 020 8230 0015 to arrange a visit.

The school has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expects all employees to implement and promote its policy in their own work. The school is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of religion, race, age, colour, gender, sexuality or disability.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form. Completed applications should be sent to: help@cedars.hounslow.sch.uk by the closing date.

Closing date for applications: 12th October 2026

Expected role start date: 2nd November 2026

The Cedars is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and visitor to uphold this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check