Sarah Bonnell School
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Job role: Senior Administrator
Salary: SO1 (Term Time Only)
Hours: 36 hours per week, Full time
Location: Sarah Bonnell School, 14 Deanery Road, Stratford, London, E15 4LP
Closing date: 20th November 2026
About the school
Be Proud. Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses.
These values, chosen by our students, shape our school community and our expectations for every student. We want our young people to be ambitious, work hard, show kindness and develop the confidence and resilience to take responsibility for their future.
Excellent teaching and learning is at the centre of our work. We want every student to leave Sarah Bonnell with strong qualifications, powerful knowledge and the confidence to take their next steps successfully. Just as importantly, we want them to leave as thoughtful, compassionate and ambitious young women, ready to make a positive contribution to the world around them.
Sarah Bonnell School is an all-girls 11-16 Academy at the heart of its community and is proud to be part of the Newham Community Learning Trust. Our vision is to provide a world-class international education for young people in Newham, ensuring that every student has access to the same high-quality teaching, ambitious curriculum and broad range of opportunities as young people in any school across the country.
Over the last ten years, we have significantly raised academic standards and strengthened our culture of high expectations, making Sarah Bonnell the school of choice for our local community. Our ethos is rooted in continuous improvement, strong partnerships and a commitment to developing our staff. We believe that exceptional outcomes for students are achieved through a combination of excellent teaching, strong relationships, high expectations and a shared commitment to helping every young person fulfil their potential.
“Students have excellent relationships with staff. Students feel well supported and cared for. They told inspectors they were highly valued, felt their voice was heard and they were encouraged to do the very best they can”
(Ofsted Report, November 2022)
We are seeking an organised, proactive and highly professional Senior Administrator to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day administrative operations of the school, ensuring an efficient, well-coordinated and high-quality service for students, families, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Office Manager and relevant site, finance and Trust colleagues, the successful candidate will lead and support administrative teams, manage workflows and service standards, coordinate school events and operational arrangements, and oversee key administrative processes across student services, facilities and finance. Excellent communication, IT, organisational and leadership skills, alongside strong attention to detail, discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities, support colleagues and work effectively under pressure, are essential.
Why Join Us?
Application Process
Interested candidates should read the Job Description & Person Specification, before submitting a completed Application Form.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Safeguarding
Sarah Bonnell School and Newham Community Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This appointment will be conditional on successful pre-employment checks. Identity, Prohibition, Qualification, Barred List, Enhanced DBS, Section 128, Overseas, Right to Work, Reference, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all applicable posts at the School.
In accordance with paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026), Sarah Bonnell School and Newham Community Learning Trust will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If shortlisted for the role, an appropriate online search will be undertaken using your name(s). Any information identified will be treated confidentially and will only be considered in relation to the post for which you have applied.
Please note that Sarah Bonnell School does not have parking facilities on site.
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