Office Administrator

TES FE News; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Leaf School is looking for a motivated Office Administrator to become a welcoming presence in a dynamic educational environment. The role emphasizes effective communication with vulnerable young people and their families. This position is integral to the school's mission of fostering improvement in educational outcomes for diverse learners, and will require a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Suitability checks including criminal record check required.
• Experience in dealing with vulnerable learners preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding children essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming staff, visitors, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Setting a warm tone for the school environment.
• Communicating effectively with challenging learners and their families.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Overview

New Leaf School is seeking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Office Administrator.

Grade 4 SCP 6-11

35 Hours per week, term time only

This is an exciting time to join New Leaf School. This is a fast paced and energetic environment, where all staff work together with families to improve the life chances of some of Walsall’s most vulnerable children.

As Office Administrator, alongside our receptionist, you will be one of the faces of the school, welcoming staff, visitors, parents/carers, and external agencies. You will set the tone of our school and ensure a warm welcome for everyone at New Leaf.

New Leaf School is a Key Stage 1, 2, and 3 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) serving the whole borough of Walsall. All pupils attend following permanent exclusion from mainstream schools; many have social and emotional difficulties impacting their learning. Therefore, the ability to communicate effectively with challenging and vulnerable learners and their parents is essential. Our mission is to ensure each young person leaves New Leaf on the correct pathway to achieve their best educational outcomes and life chances.

New Leaf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Suitability checks will be undertaken for successful candidates, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references, and an enhanced DBS check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024).

Forms should be returned by the closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025. The school reserves the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates are found.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies are available on our website. This position is subject to vetting procedures, including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which requires disclosure of all relevant criminal history.