School Administrator

Join Our Team as a School Administrator!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? At Easthorpe School, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated School Administrator to join our vibrant community in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. With a basic salary of £21,257.48 and a term-time only contract, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

About Easthorpe School

Opened in November 2022, Easthorpe School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands. We currently support 70 pupils with a dedicated team of 50 staff. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment for students with various needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and more.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been transforming 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 crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reception Duties:
  • Welcome parents, visitors, and colleagues with a warm and professional demeanor.
  • Manage phone calls and messages efficiently.
  • Ensure visitor safety by managing sign-ins and badges.
  • Maintain the shared calendar and school information.
  • Coordinate deliveries and manage internal and external correspondence.
• Administrative Support:
  • Assist the Headteacher and management team with administrative tasks.
  • Produce letters, memos, and maintain filing systems.
  • Input data into our MIS platform, Ed:gen, and manage school correspondence.
  • Support the Headteacher with Local Authority correspondence.
• Attendance Monitoring:
  • Track and monitor school attendance and punctuality.
  • Communicate with parents regarding absenteeism.
  • Prepare attendance reports for the Headteacher and Governing Body.

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 professionalism.

Working Conditions and Benefits

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, during term time only. We offer a supportive work environment with:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

We encourage potential candidates to visit our school before applying. Experience the vibrant atmosphere and see firsthand how you can contribute to our mission!

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We can’t wait to meet you!

Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate, with costs covered by Polaris Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.