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Administrator (VNOPS04)

Exeter School

Devon

  • £28,000 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
We offer generous benefits, pension, life assurance, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
02 November 2025
Apply by:
8 October 2025

Job overview

Administrator (VNOPS04)
Salary circa £28K

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint a permanent Administrator to join the small but friendly HR team at our school, a school of great character, to start immediately.

This position plays a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance for staff, volunteers and some contractors. This includes administering the recruitment process from advertising through to induction, ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed, and maintaining accurate records in line with statutory requirements and school policies. They will also provide administrative support under the direction of the Head of HR, for staff induction, safeguarding training, and the maintenance of the school’s Single Central Register. They will be key in supporting the tracking of staff leave, data entry for absence records and HR records, and other HR administration processes e.g. probation and appraisal.

We are seeking an organised and proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. The successful candidate will have experience of managing confidential information with discretion, working to deadlines, and delivering a high standard of service in a busy environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships across the school. Prior experience within HR or recruitment administration is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

This role is part of our Operations and Professional Services team. This is an onsite role, working Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage, careers with character.

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 7 October 2025 with interviews scheduled for Friday 17 October 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. 

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  • Exeter School
  • Victoria Park Road, Exeter
  • Devon
  • EX2 4NS
  • United Kingdom
+44 1392 307080

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Exeter School is a co-educational independent school for boys and girls between the ages of three and eighteen. The school is selective, and pupils have a broad academic profile and potential. Exeter School is committed to developing the character of our pupils which underpins all that we do. The school ethos is rooted in virtue ethics and promotes aspiration and flourishing for all, aiming to equip pupils with the practical wisdom they will require to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced and ever-changing world, whilst celebrating their unique talents and individuality.

As a selective school, intellectual achievement is valued along with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, which are enjoyed by pupils and staff alike. Pupils are cared for through a highly effective, nurturing pastoral system which allows them to flourish as they go through the school and, of course, beyond it.

Our Purpose

Aspire and Flourish

Our Virtues

Act with kindness and integrity

Welcome and serve

Inspire and challenge curious minds

Endeavour and collaborate

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