Xavier Teach SouthEast Administrator – Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Salary - £17,356 pa actual salary, based on salary grade PS5.2 (FTE £27,634)
Hours: 25 hours per week (Ideally 9:30 - 2:30 daily), 41 weeks per year (Term time + 2 weeks) Hours can be flexible for the right candidate depending on their commitments.
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to support the delivery of our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme. The role encompasses recruitment, compliance, and programme administration, ensuring that trainee teacher and school processes are managed efficiently, accurately, and in line with organisational standards.
Working within a fast-paced environment, you will maintain programme records and data, coordinate key administrative processes, and provide excellent support to trainees and partner schools. As a key point of contact, you will build positive relationships through professional and effective communication, contributing to a high-quality participant experience.
This role is ideally suited to a personable, adaptable individual who thrives under pressure, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and enjoys working collaboratively to support successful programme delivery.
Xavier Teach SouthEast works across Surrey, Sussex, London and Berkshire to grow great primary and secondary teachers. Across our five regional hubs, we are committed to high quality training and bespoke placements that support each one of our trainees to fulfil their potential.
About you
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- High level of initiative
- Friendly, well organised and efficient, working accurately and effectively.
- Strong team worker, having the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a values-driven Trust with a strong sense of purpose.
- Work alongside dedicated and supportive professionals making a real difference in children’s lives.
- Employee Benefits Scheme.
- 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement included in the salary calculation).
Xavier Catholic Education Trust
The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (XCET) is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of four secondary schools and nineteen primary schools. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.
We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.
The Xavier Catholic Education Trust also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub.
Our mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.
Applications by application form only, no CVs.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Start date: ASAP
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
