School Administrator (Finance and IT) - Orchard Manor School (Special Partnership Trust)
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £25,923 FTE per annum (£23,755.79 actual salary)
Welcome to Orchard Manor School
At Orchard Manor School, we are proud to be a truly inclusive community where every pupil is known, valued and supported to belong. Our work is grounded in our core values of respect, relationships, kindness, community, and health & happiness, which are lived through daily interactions across our school.
We are a specialist school with an outstanding residential provision, supporting pupils aged 4–19 with autism and communication and interaction needs, alongside learning needs.
We place the child firmly at the centre of everything we do. Through strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals, we create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel respected, understood and able to thrive.
A significant proportion of our curriculum is dedicated to Communication, Language & Literature, underpinned by a Total Communication approach. Communication is central to wellbeing — supporting pupils’ health & happiness, enabling them to connect, express themselves, and participate fully in their community.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join Orchard Manor School as a School Administrator (Finance and IT), providing essential support across our busy and welcoming school community. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the heart of school life, combining front-of-house responsibilities with finance, IT and general administrative support to help the school run smoothly and effectively.
About the Role
Working closely with the Office Manager and wider school team, you will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of areas including reception, finance processes, IT coordination and school systems. You will be a key point of contact for families, staff, visitors and external professionals, helping to ensure a professional, efficient and responsive service at all times. The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, discretion and the ability to remain calm and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing reception cover and welcoming visitors, families and professionals while following safeguarding procedures.
- Managing calls, emails, messages and appointments in a professional and timely manner.
- Supporting school finance tasks including payments, purchase requisitions, invoice processing and record keeping.
- Coordinating IT-related administration, including logging issues, arranging repairs and issuing equipment.
- Providing administrative support for school systems, events, inspections and day-to-day office functions.
- Working flexibly as part of the wider administration team to support the needs of the school.
About You
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well organised, proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload effectively.
- Experienced in administration, with strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, discretion and integrity.
- A flexible and resilient team player who remains calm under pressure.
- Committed to safeguarding, equality and supporting the positive ethos of the school.
Why Join Orchard Manor School?
- A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven school community where every member of staff is valued.
- strong culture built on respect, positive relationships, kindness and community.
- The opportunity to work in a distinctive specialist setting with residential provision and enriching outdoor learning experiences.
Find Out More / Visit Us
We warmly encourage informal visits so you can experience our school community and values in action. If you would like to get a feel of our school do have a look at our social media pages too - we are on Facebook, Instagram and X . Our website is, Orchard Manor School - Home. Email: HROMS@orchard-manor.org Telephone: 01626 862363.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding Policy Webpage. This role falls under KCSIE regulated activities and as such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
How to apply
Please complete your application on My New Term Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs. Applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for interview.
Particular attention should be made to career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria.
Please apply by 4pm on the closing date.
Interview Date: 21st July 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
EX7 9SF
- Reference
EK2092
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£25,923 FTE per annum (£23,755.79 actual salary)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
37 hours per week, 41 weeks per annum (term time + 2 weeks)
- Closing Date
12/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes