Senior Administrative Officer - Compliance

Senior Administrative Officer - Compliance  

Role start date: 1st September 2026

Grade: BS9 – £34,434 - £35,412 (pa pro rata for part time/term time working).
Reports to: HR Lead and Headteacher  
Location: Sandgate School – upper and lower site.
Hours: Part-time, Permanent (20–25 hours per week, term-time only working pattern)

We are seeking to appoint an organised, efficient administrator to lead and coordinate administrative processes supporting premises management, health and safety (H&S) compliance, contractor management, procurement, and policy implementation across our 2 school sites.

A key focus of this role is the coordination and development of robust H&S compliance systems, including supplier management, statutory inspections, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of safety practices.

Please see the school website for more information and a detailed job description: www.sandgateschool.org.uk/information/job-vacancies

Those wishing to apply should complete the application form and email to:
hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

You may alternatively wish to print out and complete your application form by hand and post this directly to school: Sandgate School, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 6th July 2026.

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by 7th July 2026. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 13th July 2026.

We reserve the right to close shortlisting early should we receive a high number of applications, therefore an early submission is encouraged.

Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a
reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:

· Ongoing professional development opportunities
· Mentoring from colleagues within your team.
· An internal HR and Pay advisory service 
· Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health and physical health as well as physiotherapy
· Cycle to work scheme
· Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as much more 
· A great pension scheme with high employer contribution

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.