Safeguarding/SEND/HR Administrator

Lordswood Boys' School; Warley Wigorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Warley Wigorn is seeking a dynamic Office Manager with HR experience. This role involves managing the main office and HR administration, ensuring professional standards, and providing support for the school's operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the school's growth and maintain a supportive environment for students. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare is essential.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Cash Plan

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative setting in a school or transferable experience.
• Excellent record of working under pressure with high personal standards.
• Ability to plan, prioritize workloads, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support administrative staff.
• Oversee the recruitment process.
• Liaise with the HR professional and maintain confidential records.
• Support the mental health and wellbeing of students.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

PC skills (Excel)

Organizational skills

Experience in recruitment

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic Office Manager with HR experience to join our school to provide strategic leadership and management of the main office and HR administration to drive professional standards within the administrative support of the school. The successful candidate will manage and support the administrative staff and, with the wider teaching and support staff, provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school. We are a small, yet expanding school, with around 560 students in year groups 7-11. If you want to make a difference to our students and support them to achieve their full potential, then this is the role for you.

About Lordswood Boys' School: Lordswood Boys' School is part of the Central Academies Trust (CAT). CAT was formed in September 2017 to sponsor Lordswood Boys' School with the aim of vastly improving the life chances of the young men the school serves. The Trust is led by Chief Executive Mr Lee Williams and includes members and directors from industry and higher education. The Trust is committed to raising achievement in challenging schools and to ensuring high equity, with opportunities to work across our schools in the coming years.

Do you have the passion and commitment to deliver outstanding provision of support and wellbeing at the school? If so, this role at Lordswood Boys' School might be the best career move you ever make.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support administrative staff and collaborate with teaching and support staff to provide effective administrative support for the smooth running of the school.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including posting job adverts and organising interviews.
• Liaise with the school's HR professional, maintain confidentiality, and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Develop and implement systems to maximise efficiency; maintain and manage office and HR records, data protection and SEND-related documentation.
• Maintain SEND records and support the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes; work with SENCOs, parents, external agencies and local authorities.
• Support mental health and wellbeing of students and deliver short-term one-to-one support as needed.
• Support professional development and participate in ongoing training.
• Ensure activities align with safeguarding, safer recruitment, and promoting the welfare of pupils.
• Work predominantly term time with an additional 10 days per year during holiday times, as agreed with the Head of School.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in an administrative setting in a school, or transferable experience adaptable to a school environment.
• Excellent record of working under pressure, with high personal standards for performance and student outcomes.
• Flexible, creative, and innovative with strong communication skills.
• Advanced PC skills, especially Excel (spreadsheets and databases); prior office experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritise workloads, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in recruitment processes and confidentiality; strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of office and HR systems and protocols; willingness to learn with full training offered.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and students at all levels; experience in education or with young people with specific difficulties and vulnerabilities is an advantage.

Commitment and Benefits

• The school was inspected by Ofsted on 15–16 February 2022 and graded as a Good School. The brand-new school building opened in March 2020.
• Opportunity to contribute to an expanding school and to develop into outstanding school improvement experts or leaders of curriculum innovation and world-class standards in education.
• All employees have access to the Westfield Cash Plan covering expenses such as optical, dental, wellbeing, etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, and promoting the welfare of pupils; rigorous pre-employment checks apply; we aim for equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment practices.

How to Apply

Closing date: 8 October 2025, Midday. For further information or an informal discussion, contact Rajdip Kaur Kang, Head of School, at [e-mail] or 0121-464 2837.