ITE Regional Administrator

Are you an exceptional administrator who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and ensuring things run smoothly? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting the development of the next generation of teachers?

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised administrator to join our regional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious organisation whose mission is to improve the quality of education for all children through great teaching.

Working closely with the Regional ITE Programme Manager you will help coordinate and support the planning, delivery and administration of our ITE programmes across the East, South and London region. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the National Institute of Teaching, helping to create a seamless experience for trainees, mentors, schools and partners.

At NIoT, we believe that great work happens when people are curious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. As a key member of our regional team, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality programme delivery, building positive relationships and helping colleagues do their best work.

This is a unique opportunity to join the team at an exciting stage of development. Initially, you will support the growth and delivery of our ITE provision across the East, South and London region while we continue to expand and strengthen our programmes. You will work closely with regional colleagues and partner schools to ensure that every aspect of delivery reflects the high standards and ambition that define the NIoT.

Candidates must live within commuting distance of our London campus in Peckham. The role is campus-based for four days per week, with one day per week working from home. Occasional travel across the region will also be required as will travel and overnight stay for our annual staff away day.

If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive team, values learning and collaboration, and wants to contribute to an organisation making a difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 02 August 2026

Interviews will be held online on 10 August 2026 and in person on 13 August 2026

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Administering our ITE programme within the East, South and London (ESL).  

To be a key point of contact for our regional programme participants and programme manager, supporting them with responses around programme logistics and administration:   

• To assist with ensuring all internal and external records are kept accurate and up to date including Single Central Records across regions, DfE Register, Tracker of Trainees, Mentor attendance and Distribution Groups.
• Ensuring all relevant stakeholders have appropriate access to MS Teams Tiles, Apprenticeship documentation, IRIS and all other external portals/systems.
• To assist the Registry team with registering all trainees on Student Finance, ensuring applications are accurate portal updated with any new applications, changes, deferrals and withdrawals.
• To assist the Registry team to ensure accurate record keeping and the smooth administration of the PGCE programme.
• To draft and post programme updates for trainees and colleagues on Microsoft Teams, IRIS and other platforms as required.  
• To set up and help prepare key events for programmes, including the drafting of materials, printing, venue set up, etc. 
• To manage the reception desk by greeting visitors, handling incoming calls and inquiries, directing guests appropriately and ensuring a professional, welcoming front-desk environment.
• To support key events e.g. managing sign-in, etc.   
• To support the Regional Principal, Head of ITE, Deputy Heads of ITE and ITE Programme Manager with all other administrative efforts around the School Direct, PGTA and Assessment Only programmes.  This might include tasks like; helping to organise key meetings with our Associate Colleges, administrative tasks related to our other programmes (ITE, ECF and NPQ).
• To support team coordination and team building activities. 
• To provide diary management and PA support as required. 

Essential Criteria 

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching. 
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders. 
• Previous administrative experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.    
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.    
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.   
• A pro-active approach that focuses on solutions.  
• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.   
• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.  
• A track record of, or the potential to co-ordinate key events or programmes (ideally in the education sector).   

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.   
• Previous experience in the education sector.   
• Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams.   
• Previous team co-ordination/PA experience.  

Working at the National Institute of Teaching

Contract: Full time and fixed term for four years due to an internal secondment

Salary: £34,356 per annum, pay award pending.

Key Benefits:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Flexible start and end working times.
• Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working.
• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

Notes:

• To ensure a fair and robust selection process, we expect all application responses to be based on your own original thoughts, skills and experience. Our system includes functionality to identify AI-generated content, and applications where responses appear not to be the candidate’s own work may be disregarded.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. 
• This post involves occasional travel and overnight stays, which will be paid/reimbursed by the NIoT.
• Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
• As a condition of employment this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
• This document is an overview of the role.
• The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change.
• This document does not form part of the contract of employment.

How to Apply

Apply Here: Submit your application online

Closing Date: 02 August 2026

Contact Us: If you have any queries about this role, please email us at [email protected]