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 to have 100% of our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As our 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 various administrative tasks.
  • Produce letters, manage filing, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Input information onto the school's MIS platform, Ed:gen.
  • Organize assessments and manage referrals for school places.
• Attendance Monitoring:
  • Track and monitor 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.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience with Ed:gen and CPOMS.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions and Benefits

We offer a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can truly make a difference. Our benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Join Us!

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact 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 experience our vibrant community firsthand.

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 an equal opportunities employer.

We can’t wait to meet you!