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School Administrator

  • Employer: Kedleston Group
  • Reference: TMP/24/298693
  • Published: Mon 25/11/2024, 10:28 AM
  • Closing on: Fri 31/01/2025, 10:28 AM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: To be confirmed
  • Salary: £26,809 - £28,354
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Hawley Woods School, Surrey

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated School Administrator to join our team and play a key role in the smooth and efficient operation of our school.

Job Overview:
The School Administrator will be responsible for overseeing administrative functions, managing school systems, and supporting the leadership team in all aspects of school operations. This is a crucial role to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the school, with duties that include managing records, coordinating schedules, assisting with communications, and providing general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day office operations, including answering calls, emails, and handling correspondence.
  • Maintain student records, attendance, and other essential documentation in line with policies and regulations.
  • Coordinate school events, meetings, and staff schedules.
  • Liaise with parents, students, staff, and external agencies as necessary.
  • Support the Headteacher and leadership team in the planning and implementation of school policies and initiatives.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external meetings.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
  • Assist in managing the school's budget and procurement processes.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding regulations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in school administration or a similar administrative role.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other school management software.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Understanding of educational policies and regulations.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information.
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., administration, business management) are an advantage.

Why work for us?

· a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement

· a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

· continued professional development and training

· contributions to your pension

· a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

· £500 refer-a-friend bonus

· OFSTED bonuses

· life insurance

· cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

· discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

· birthday treats

· long service and employee of the month awards

· employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

About us:

Hawley Woods School, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school in Hawley, near Camberley. We support children and young people with an autism spectrum condition and social emotional and mental health needs. Our focus is on maximising every child’s potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

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  • Employer: Kedleston Group
  • Reference: TMP/24/298693
  • Published: Mon 25/11/2024, 10:28 AM
  • Closing on: Fri 31/01/2025, 10:28 AM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: To be confirmed
  • Salary: £26,809 - £28,354
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Hawley Woods School, Surrey

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