Administrator

Position: Administrator

Location: Bassaleg, Newport

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: £21,782.64 per annum

As an Administrator you will be responsible for helping to provide efficient and accessible administrative support for both the smooth running and effective management of the school. By carrying out this role you will make a significant contribution to establishing and maintaining a well organised office as well as build positive relationships and effective communications with our employees, students and partners outside of the school.

Essential skills:

• Strong Word and Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player.
• Motivated, proactive and adaptable.
• Remain calm under pressure and meet scheduled work deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise multiple workloads.

Key duties;

• Scheduling of meetings and reviews.
• Taking notes/minutes of meetings.
• Ensuring deadlines are met, organising schedules, liaising with external agencies and local authorities on behalf of the Headteacher and other senior staff.
• Responsibility for undertaking administrative and organisational processes within the school.
• Maintaining the Reception, dealing with enquiries and providing general clerical support.
• Maintaining information databases, both manual and computerised.
• Attending and participating in regular meetings in school with support staff and in any additional or appropriate service training days.
• Undertake any other administrative duties requested by the Headteacher.

Who we are:

Greenfields school located in Bassaleg, Newport supporting learners aged 9-16 with learning differences. The school is registered to provide education for up to 30 pupils, who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). We cater for a mix of residential and day placements.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers.

CareTech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer.

CareTech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern