School Administrator
Posted 3 hours 25 minutes ago by Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Location: On site / Rodenhurst Ln, Rodington, Shrewsbury SY4 4QU, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Education General
Salary: Competitive salary
We are looking for an organised and hard-working person to join our team near Telford as a School Administrator to help support the Head Teacher and the SENCO and be an integral part of our team.
You will be the first point of call for liaising with parents and carers as well as supporting the management of Finance, Estate Management, ICT, and other administrative duties across Family Care Groups Education services.
Rodenhurst School provides individualised SEN education within a tailored therapeutic learning environment. Children may have been out of education for significant amounts of time and presenting with needs such as autism, high levels of anxiety and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Responsibilities- Support the SENCO in all administration relevant to the annual reviews, EHCP and any other relevant requirements.
- Reception duties, be the first point of contact.
- Maintain pupil files, Single Central Register and other contractual/legislative documents as directed by the Head Teacher.
- Manage pupil premium income and expenditure, confirming entitlement, agreeing on spending plans, reporting, monitoring and reconciliation in conjunction with SENCO and Finance/Business Support manager.
- Support the recruitment process for teachers, HLTA, instructors and LSA's - organising venues, interviews and attending interviews to support the Head Teacher/Deputy administratively.
- Carry out duties in the most effective, efficient and economic manner available.
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash ensuring all receipts are available for audit purposes.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Experience working in a school or similar environment and knowledge of business and finance functions.
- Advanced ICT skills, effective use of Excel, Word etc.
- Ideally hold a Nationally Recognised Business/Administration qualification.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/5 or above).
- Current full UK driving licence.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to relate to young people and adults.
- Salary: from £22,114.50 per annum (pro rata)
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Weekly hours are based on 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Term time + 5 days inset.
- 10 days per year during school holidays; dates to be agreed with line manager.
Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS check, comprehensive references, and appropriate online and social media checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you from employment.