Administrator

Caretech; Wem; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training opportunities (in-person/long

Wellbeing support

Mentoring from senior staff

Supportive management

Job summary

Caretech is recruiting an enthusiastic School Administrator to join our team at The Mews School / Darwin School in Shropshire. You will support reception, handle front-office tasks and provide confidential admin assistance under the Head Teacher.

Ideal candidates will have proven receptionist experience, strong communication, and solid IT skills. You will contribute to safeguarding, coordinate visitors, and help maintain a safe, well-organised school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Experience using a range of office IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
• Carry out confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• Oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
• Provide all aspects of administration support as required.
• Manage visitors and handle calls within the site.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative support

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organisation

Customer service

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• To maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
• To carry out a range of confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• To oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
• To provide all aspects of administration support as required.
• To manage visitors and handle calls within the site.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic school Administrator who shares our vision and aspirations for the young people. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students.

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Experience of using a range of office IT packages e.g.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

The Mews School is an independent school in the county of Shropshire, we provide education for students aged 11-18 who have suffered trauma enabling them to realise their potential and through personalised support, achieve their goals.

Darwin School is an independent school in the county of Shropshire, we provide education for students aged 8 to 18 who have suffered trauma enabling them to realise their potential and through personalised support, achieve their goals.