School Administrator

Join Our Team as a School Administrator at Easthorpe School!

Basic Salary: £21,257.48

Contract: Term Time Only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Why Choose Easthorpe School?

At Easthorpe School, we are more than just an educational institution; we are a community dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people in the East Midlands. Since opening our doors in November 2022, we have grown to support 70 pupils and 50 staff, focusing on those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and various diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, with 100% of our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for our pupils, parents, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reception Duties:
  • Provide a warm welcome to parents, visitors, and colleagues.
  • Answer phone calls in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Ensure visitors sign in and receive a visitor's badge.
  • Maintain the shared calendar and manage school information.
  • Coordinate deliveries and manage internal and external correspondence.
• Administrative Support:
  • Assist the Headteacher and management team with administrative tasks.
  • Produce letters, manage filing, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Input information onto the school's MIS platform, Ed:gen.
  • Manage referrals for school places and organize assessments.
  • Oversee the school diary, including room bookings and meeting schedules.
• Attendance Monitoring:
  • Track whole-school attendance and punctuality.
  • Communicate with parents regarding absenteeism.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records and produce reports.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with Ed:gen and CPOMS.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• A commitment to confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure.

Working Conditions and Benefits

At Easthorpe School, we value our staff and offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We encourage potential candidates to visit our school before applying. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils!

Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Education. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.