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 in the East Midlands. Since opening our doors in November 2022, we have grown to support 70 pupils 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 lives for over 30 years, and we are proud that 100% of our education services have been 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.
  • Distribute internal and external correspondence.
• Administrative Support:
  • Assist the Headteacher and management team with various administrative tasks.
  • Produce letters, manage filing, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Input and extract information on our MIS platform, Ed:gen.
  • Manage referrals for school places and organize assessments.
• 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 skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Experience with Ed:gen and CPOMS.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team.

Working Conditions and Benefits

At Easthorpe School, we believe in supporting our staff just as much as we support our students. Here’s what you can expect:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us!

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. We also invite potential candidates to arrange a school visit to see our vibrant community in action.

At Polaris Education, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We can’t wait to meet you!