Senior Administrator

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There are many ups and downs, and for some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a significant achievement. We call these huge small victories, and while they may seem minor, they collectively make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You will be responsible for managing the office, including meeting and diary management, supporting the Head Teacher, HR administration, and checking payroll and attendance records. You will also oversee reception duties and maintain accurate files. With your efficient, professional approach and ability to establish processes and systems, you will ensure smooth operations.

One of the best environments in SEND

Westmorland School is renowned for awards, accolades, and positive feedback from parents and professionals. Its unique ability to cater to two distinct special educational needs areas within one school sets it apart. The school delivers tailored curriculum approaches for ASD and SEMH pupils through its BEARS and CATS settings.

The effectiveness of Westmorland's differentiated approach is reflected in its ongoing development, external recognition, Ofsted outstanding ratings, and most importantly, the excellent outcomes for its pupils.

What we do for you

We recognize your potential to achieve great things. To reward your dedication, we offer the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of our young people, and enjoy:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance (see our benefits here)
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more, plus high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments: State-of-the-art facilities (see our schools here)
• £1,000 bonus for each successful referral through our "recommend a friend" scheme

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse young people come from various backgrounds and have different needs. Our workforce reflects this diversity, enabling us to engage, encourage, and inspire our students to be themselves. The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous administration experience
• Ideally have experience managing a team of administrators
• Possess high computer literacy
• Be capable of multitasking effectively
• Be hardworking, friendly, dependable, and able to build rapport with young people

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best future, and we share that commitment with our team. You deserve a career with purpose in an environment where you can be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD