Administrator

Tuxford Academy; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tuxford Academy is seeking an enthusiastic administrator to join the Inclusion Team, providing essential SEND and safeguarding support across the academy. The role focuses on handling confidential records, coordinating meetings, and liaising with families and external partners to ensure every student receives the support they need.

Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND provision and SENCO administration desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential records with discretion.
• Safeguarding and data protection aware in education.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND, safeguarding and inclusion processes across the academy.
• Coordinate meetings, reviews and follow-up actions with stakeholders.
• Liaise with parents, carers, staff and external agencies to ensure positive experiences for all.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and generate clear reports and correspondence.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

MS Office

Data protection

Tools

Digital management systems

Job description

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and committed administrator to provide inclusion support to the Inclusion Team at Tuxford Academy. This is a rewarding and varied role that sits at the heart of our student support provision, ensuring that students with SEND and additional needs receive the support required to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the SENDCO, pastoral teams, families and external agencies, you will support the administration and coordination of SEND, safeguarding and inclusion processes across the academy. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to manage sensitive information and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support and maintaining accurate, confidential records.
• Has strong organisational skills and can effectively manage competing priorities, deadlines and statutory processes.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with parents, carers, staff, students and external agencies.
• Is able to coordinate meetings, reviews and follow-up actions, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and produces clear, accurate documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and digital management systems to maintain and analyse information.
• Can work independently, use initiative and identify practical solutions to support students and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection within an educational environment.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion and helping every student access the support they need to succeed.

Previous experience supporting SEND provision, assisting with aspects of SENCO administration, and liaising with parents, carers and external professionals would be desirable. However, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills together with a professional and proactive approach.

Why join Tuxford Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Tuxford with over 1,450 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented ‘an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects’. The report reaffirmed that teachers had ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Scott Thompson [e-mail] to arrange, or for further information.

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 16.6%
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.