Administrator

Join Our Team at ISP School - Whitstable!

Position: Part-Time Administrator

Salary: £14,565.47 (actual pro-rated salary) / £20,391.65 (FTE)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Working Pattern: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Term Time Only

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Why Work With Us?

At ISP School, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). Our independent specialist provision serves families across Kent and Medway, providing a holistic and tailored educational experience.

What We Offer:

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Part-Time Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting our school community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors
• Initiating and acting on initiatives to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for pupils and staff

Key Tasks and Activities:

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Communicate effectively with ISP staff, professionals, parents, and carers
• Welcome visitors, maintenance staff, contractors, and guests
• Manage school correspondence, emails, and phone calls
• Arrange and attend meetings, taking minutes as needed
• Produce minutes for various meetings and briefings
• Oversee delegated budgets and manage petty cash for the Whitstable site
• Maintain school documents using SIMS & BehaviourWatch
• Support 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
• Effective time-management and planning abilities
• Experience in developing systems and processes
• Proficiency in SIMS
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditures
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate well to children and adults
• Teamwork skills and an understanding of school roles
• A proactive approach to personal development and learning
• Confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure
• Initiative and independence in your work

Growth Opportunities:

This part-time position has the potential to evolve into a full-time role as our pupil numbers grow. We are excited to welcome a candidate who is eager to grow with us!

Important Information:

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP School. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at ISP School and be part of a supportive and inspiring community!