School Administrator

Join Our Team at Polaris Education - Easthorpe School!

Position: School Administrator

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). Since opening our doors in November 2022, we have grown to a vibrant family of 70 pupils and 50 dedicated staff members.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving lives for over 30 years, and we take pride in our 100% Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding across all 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 positive experience for parents, visitors, and colleagues. Your key responsibilities will include:

Reception Duties

• Answering the phone with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Welcoming visitors and ensuring they sign in and receive a visitor's badge.
• Maintaining the shared calendar and updating school information.
• Providing refreshments for visitors and managing resource ordering.
• Distributing internal and external correspondence.

Administrative Support

• Producing letters and memorandums.
• Maintaining filing systems and managing school correspondence.
• Inputting information onto our MIS platform, Ed:gen.
• Assisting with attendance tracking and reporting.
• Supporting the Headteacher with Local Authority correspondence.

Attendance Management

• Monitoring and tracking school attendance and punctuality.
• Communicating with parents regarding absenteeism.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and producing 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.

We value confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure, so if you’re proactive and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Working Conditions

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 we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and be part of a supportive community, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!