School Administrator

Join Our Team at Polaris Education - Easthorpe School!

Position: School Administrator
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 dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Opened in November 2022, we are a vibrant community of 70 pupils and 50 staff, all working together to create a nurturing environment.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been transforming lives for over 30 years, and we take pride in our 100% Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding across our education services.

What We Offer

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Your Role and Responsibilities

As our School Administrator, you will be the welcoming face of Easthorpe School, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. Your key responsibilities will include:

Reception Duties

• Greet parents, visitors, and colleagues with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage phone calls and messages effectively.
• 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, manage filing, and maintain confidentiality.
• Input data into our MIS platform, Ed:gen, and manage school correspondence.
• Oversee the school diary, including room bookings and meeting schedules.

Attendance Management

• Monitor and track attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate with parents regarding absenteeism.
• Generate attendance reports and certificates.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience with Ed:gen and CPOMS.
• A commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding practices.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

This is a term-time only position, allowing you to enjoy school holidays while making a meaningful impact in our community.

Join Us!

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply! We invite potential candidates to visit our school before applying to get a feel for our environment.

Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff 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.