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. Opened in November 2022, our school is home to 70 pupils and 50 passionate staff members. We specialize in supporting students 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 enhancing the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our outstanding reputation, 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 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.
  • 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 management systems, including Ed:gen and CPOMS.
  • Organize assessments and manage school correspondence.
• Attendance Monitoring:
  • Track and monitor pupil attendance and punctuality.
  • Communicate with parents regarding absenteeism.
  • Prepare termly 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 the ability to work under pressure.

Working Conditions and Benefits

At Easthorpe School, we value our staff and offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A company pension and life assurance.
• An employee discount scheme.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply! We invite potential candidates to arrange a school visit to see our vibrant community in action.

Join us in our mission to empower and uplift the next generation!