Administration
Cheshire East Council
25183 - 26409 per YEAR
Adelaide Street, Crewe, CW1 3DT
Full time, part time
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- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
About Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East Council are a local authority. They oversee local services.
Job description from Cheshire East Council
About this Role
What does the role involve?
The School Administrator will be the school’s support on all aspects of attendance, finance, health and safety, estates and compliance, providing support to the Head Teacher and school teaching and support staff where needed.
If appointed, you will work with the Office Manager to ensure that the school meets its educational aims and contribute to the development of the business functions.
You will be support on all aspects of administration, in line with Trust’s policies.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of supporting the development, management and operation of administration systems
- Estates and H&S administration experience
- Financial acumen
- NVQ 3 Business and Administration or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
What we can offer you:
- Excellent working environment
- Support for your role with a dedicated school and central team.
- Continued professional development opportunities.
- Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
- Generous local government pension scheme.
Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Benefits which include:
- Tech Schemes
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Online gym classes
- Health and wellbeing support and advice e.g., Men's Health, Wellbeing Action Plans, Better Sleep, Relaxation and Meditation, Understanding Menopause
- Financial advice services
- Think Well, fast track counselling service
- Physiotherapy
- Eye-sight testing
- Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out.
- Onsite catering.
Part time roles will be considered.
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Cheshire East Council pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
37% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Cheshire East Council pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
48% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Cheshire East Council get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Cheshire East Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Cheshire East Council?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
44% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Cheshire East Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Cheshire East Council good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Cheshire East Council feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Cheshire East Council get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
54% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Cheshire East Council?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Cheshire East Council enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Cheshire East Council recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Cheshire East Council?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Cheshire East Council?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Cheshire East Council head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
76% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Cheshire East Council is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Cheshire East Council employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people and fast paced atmosphere
Worst thing
The stress and some of the deadlines to complete the work
Administrator at Cheshire East Council, November 2022
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Best thing
Helping people maintain as much independence as possible.
Worst thing
A lot of it looks good on paper but in reality it doesn't work.
Senior support worker at Cheshire East Council, March 2022
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