Experienced School Administration Officer

Clarus Education; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established special school in Lewisham is looking for an Experienced School Administration Officer. This full-time role includes administration, HR, and financial tasks to support a vibrant educational environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in school administration and a desire to work with children with communication difficulties, contributing to a commendable institution recognized for its excellence and innovative approaches. A strong organizational ability and dedication to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administration role is essential.
• Understanding of school administration processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and organization of the school office.
• Assist with pupil admissions and annual review processes.
• Manage financial records and purchase orders.
• Conduct HR administration tasks including recruitment.
• Provide reception cover during busy periods.

Skills

Knowledge of School Administration

HR administration

Financial administration

Organisational skills

Job description

Experienced School Administration Officer

Job role : Administration, HR, data and finance

Working pattern: Full time: Term Time + One Week | 35 hours per week I 8am to 4pm

Contract type: Long Term (1 year)

Lewisham

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following significant growth in our school, we are looking to add an experienced Administration Officer to our Business and Administration Team - supporting a fast paced, dynamic and innovative school. You will have knowledge and understanding of School Administration or responsibility in a similar role.

Our School is a well-established, over-subscribed, Outstanding (Ofsted 2024) special school for students aged 3-19 with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The school offers a unique service to the children of Lewisham. We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism. We were awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.

As one of the largest special schools in the country, we have over 500 students based over three sites and two satellite sites based within a local primary and secondary school. Our Outreach Service supports over 800 pupils in mainstream settings.

As an administration officer, the role will support :

• with the administration and organisation of school office;
• with pupil admissions and annual review process;
• financial administration including purchase orders, petty cash;
• HR administration including recruitment campaigns, single central record and staff absences; and
• reception cover during peak times of the day.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.