School Admin Manager

MyNewTerm; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlebridge School, part of the Special Partnership Trust, is seeking a highly organised School Admin Manager to lead and coordinate the school's administrative functions. This key role supports the Head/ Leadership team, staff, pupils and families while ensuring efficient day-to-day administration.

You will oversee the admin team, manage HR administration, safeguarding compliance and communications, and play a central role in maintaining compliant systems and effective processes that support

Qualifications

• Has at least two years' experience in an administrative role.
• Has experience of HR processes and maintaining confidential records.
• Possesses excellent communication and ICT skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting a high-performance team.
• Experience working within a school environment, knowledge of educational management systems, payroll experience or a CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admin team and coordinate HR administration, safeguarding compliance, pupil records, finance administration and school communications.
• Maintain the Single Central Record and ensure compliance with safer recruitment requirements.
• Support the Head with diary management, correspondence, meetings and confidential administration.
• Manage school communications, calendars and school-wide events.
• Support financial administration including purchasing, invoicing, expenses and budget monitoring procedures.
• Produce reports, census returns and statutory submissions.

Skills

HR administration

Communication

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Castlebridge School, part of the Special Partnership Trust, is seeking a highly organised and proactive School Admin Manager to lead and coordinate the school's administrative functions. This is a key role within the school, providing vital support to the Head/ Leadership team, staff, pupils and families while ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of our administration services.

About the Role

As School Admin Manager, you will oversee the admin team and take responsibility for a wide range of operational functions including HR administration, safeguarding compliance, pupil records, finance administration, and school communications. You will play a central role in ensure that systems and processes are effective, compliant and support the best outcomes for our pupils.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining pupil, staff, attendance, medical and safeguarding records
• Managing HR administrative, including recruitment, induction, absence management and personnel records
• Maintaining the Single Central Record and ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements
• Supporting the Head with diary management, correspondence, meetings and confidential administration
• Managing school communications, calendars and school-wide events
• Supporting financial administration purchasing, invoicing, expenses and budget monitoring procedures
• Producing reports, census returns and statutory submissions

About You

• Has at least two years' experience in an administrative role
• Has experience of HR processes and maintaining confidential records
• Possesses excellent communication and ICT skills
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting a high-performance team

Experience working within a school environment, knowledge of educational management systems, payroll experience or a CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Why Work for Us?

The Special Partnership Trust is a specialist educational trust dedicated to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the South West.

We are:

• Ambitious - always raising the bar
• Aspirational - believing in what's possible
• Purposeful - driving by a clear mission
• Genuine and Inclusive - valuing every voice
• Energetic and Specialist - bringing passion and expertise to SEN Education

Employee Benefits

We value our staff and offer a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• National and Local Discounts
• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan and Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of checks, including an Enhanced EDS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.