Senior Administrator – Aurora Peartree

Location: Great Malvern, Worcestershire

Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Full Year

Salary: £31,220 - £34,860 depending on experience

Aurora Peartree is opening its doors in Autumn 2026, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Administrator to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.

Aurora Peartree will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 120 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.

The role:

As Senior Administrator, you'll co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day running of the school's administration function, ensuring everything operates efficiently and effectively. This includes overseeing finance processes, HR support, training records, and reception services.

You'll be the first point of contact for parents, carers, and external agencies, supporting admissions and referrals, and ensuring our reception area is welcoming and secure. From managing supplier onboarding and processing invoices to maintaining accurate records and supporting recruitment and onboarding, you'll play a vital role in keeping our school organised and compliant.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same, you'll need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required, please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description – Senior Administrator

About You:

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in a senior administrative role within a school or busy office environment.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• A professional, customer-focused approach and outstanding communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy (minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths).

How to Apply: 

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Liz.Hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search