SLT Administrator (Part time)

Canford School, one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding schools, is seeking a highly organised and proactive SLT Administrator to support members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Working alongside the PA to SLT, you will provide administrative and secretarial support, coordinate meetings and diaries, manage key school schedules and documentation, support regulatory compliance processes, and act as a central point of communication across the School.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. The role offers the chance to develop and take on increased responsibility over time.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, efficient and proactive
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Experienced in administration and diary management
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications

Join a thriving school community set in beautiful parkland and play a key role in supporting the School’s leadership team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                  Senior Leadership Team Administrator

REPORTS TO:             Personal Assistant to SLT

DEPARTMENT:            SLT

DATE OF ISSUE:          June 2026

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1923 Canford School is set in 250 acres of inspirational parkland on the outskirts of Wimborne in Dorset.

The school, which has some 650 boys and girls aged 13-18, is amongst the country’s top co-educational boarding schools. Canford has established a commanding reputation built on its excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh lively approach. 

Canford is a highly successful School and we thrive on knowing that we employ people who are inspired to work here, who share our core values and are challenged by the opportunities that working at Canford provides.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative and secretarial support to members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) (as above).  This is an exciting time to join the department as new initiatives are being launched.  This opportunity would suit someone looking to develop within the department and take on more responsibility over time.

Working alongside the Personal Assistant, you will ensure that the SLT are supported pro-actively and effectively at all times during the School term and that your role as SLT Administrator positively impacts on the effectiveness of the team.

There is continuous involvement with academic and support staff, the Bursary, parents, pupils and other schools and educational organisations.

The SLT office will need to be manned during the School day Monday to Friday.  Specific hours can be arranged within the office.  There may be a requirement to provide additional cover from time to time.  There is also a requirement to work 3 weeks split across the school holidays.

KEY TASKS:

• Assist the PA to SLT with diary arrangements for the SLT, supporting diary commitments as required. This will include inviting attendees, room/hospitality/equipment bookings, visitor schedules and minute taking.
• Liaise and correspond as necessary with the academic staff, support staff, governors, parents and pupils regarding meetings and messages.
• Ensure effective and timely communication in support of SLT activities.
• Termly co-ordination of calendar entries and production, duty rotas, weekend rotas and the assembly schedule.
• Weekly coordination of pupil activities, to include catering, room and transport bookings. Liaison with pupils, staff and external providers as necessary.  This will include weekend activities and seasonal activities.
• Liaise with the school photography company and organise school photos.
• Assist the PA with daily administration tasks.

No job description can fully cover all aspects of such an appointment and the responsibilities are likely to expand and evolve.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitable qualified candidates

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.