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 Us?

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 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Opened in November 2022, our vibrant school is home to 70 pupils and 50 passionate staff members. As part of the Polaris Community, we have been improving lives for over 30 years, and we take pride in our 100% Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding.

We invite you to explore our school and see firsthand the positive impact we make. We encourage potential candidates to arrange a visit before applying!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school. 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 data into the school's MIS platform, Ed:gen, and CPOMS.
  • Organize assessments and manage school correspondence.
• Attendance Monitoring:
  • Track and monitor 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.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Education.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and join a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!

Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.