Estates Administrator

We are seeking a friendly, professional and high organised Estates Administrator to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with excellent customer service skills who is looking to make a meaningful contribution within a busy and vibrant school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an operations, compliance, facilities management or health & safety role and/or be willing to undertake relevant training to support compliance and operational excellence across all areas of the School.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the School’s external lettings programme, alongside supporting the administrative functions of compliance, health and safety and facilities. The role involves working closely with our team of Finance Officers, the Estates Team and a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth day to day running of the School's facilities and services.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and maintain high standards of accuracy. Strong communication skills, excellent organisational abilities and a collaborative approach are essential.

In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive team where your contributions will be highly valued, and where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in helping the school deliver an outstanding experience for its community.

Please view the Applicant Information Pack (criteria selection) for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Working Hours: 25 hours a week (between 8.30am-5pm) to be agreed. The ideal candidate will work 5 hours a day, Monday – Friday. Please confirm in your email or cover letter your ideal working pattern.

Salary: £17,250 - £18,200, depending on qualifications and experience.

Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free lunch during term time, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.

Application Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 8am.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of applications be received before the advertised closing date.

Please complete the downloadable application form and return with a covering letter of no more than one side of A4 paper to:

Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head, via jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk or submit your application though TES

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a Prohibition List check (where applicable).

Please note, we are not accepting applications through recruitment agencies.