Administrator

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Administrator!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? At ISP School in Whitstable, we are looking for a dedicated Part-Time Administrator to join our vibrant community. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment that supports students with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).

About Us

ISP School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in Kent and Medway. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality education through a holistic and tailored approach, complemented by a full range of support services for each pupil.

What You’ll Do

As our Part-Time Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school. Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors.
• Acting on initiatives to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for both pupils and staff.
• Communicating effectively with ISP staff, parents, and local authorities.
• Managing school correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes as required.
• Managing delegated budgets and petty cash for the Whitstable site.
• Maintaining school documents using SIMS & BehaviourWatch.
• Supporting the school's mission by undertaking additional tasks as directed by the Headteacher.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to workload management.
• Experience in developing systems and processes.
• A solid understanding of SIMS.
• The ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor expenditure.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to relate well to children and adults.
• The capacity to work under pressure and on your own initiative.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time position, offering 25 hours per week during term time only, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The role is expected to evolve into a full-time position as pupil numbers grow.

What We Offer

At ISP School, we value our staff and offer a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £14,565.47 (actual pro-rated salary, £20,391.65 FTE).
• A company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• An employee discount scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP School.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and meet the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team!