School Administrator

Prince Albert Community Trust; Banners Gate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

Retail discounts

Free counselling service

Well-being days

Employee referral scheme

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is seeking a dedicated School Administrator to join our vibrant Multi Academy Trust at Sutton Park Primary School. This role involves exceptional administration and support to the Senior Leadership Team, along with effective communication with staff, parents, and pupils.

The ideal candidate should have proven administrative experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration or office management, preferably in an educational setting.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administration and support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain safeguarding, data protection, and security protocols.
• Interact positively with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

ICT skills

Confidentiality

Job description

As School Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school office and providing exceptional administration and support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school community.,

• Uphold the school/Trust's vision, ethos, and policies.


• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity at all times.


• Provide a welcoming reception service and handle switchboard duties.


• Support and contribute to a positive team culture by encouraging colleagues and embracing our shared vision: 'to be the best part of your day.'


• Support administrative tasks, including mail, parcels, and record-keeping.


• Work collaboratively as part of the school team.


• Liaise effectively with external agencies and internal support services.


• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.


• Maintain safeguarding, data protection, and security protocols.


• Interact positively with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors, responding to queries from parents, pupils, and visitors.


• Demonstrate strong ICT and organisational skills.


• Carry out other duties as needed to support the smooth running of the school.

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is seeking to appoint a dedicated School Administrator to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust at Sutton Park Primary School. Our Trust comprises seven thriving schools: Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School, Lakey Lane Primary School and Prince Albert High School.

At PACT, we are passionate about children's learning, committed to excellence, and proud of our inclusive and supportive community. We place professional development and coaching at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our staff are empowered to grow and succeed. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and visitors. You will be flexible and able to cope with interruption, work well within a team and on your own.

• A resilient, flexible, and highly organised individual.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proven experience in administration or office management (preferably in an educational setting).


• A proactive team player who can also work independently.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.


• A professional approach with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.


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As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan


• Discounted gym membership


• Retail discounts and cashback


• Free confidential advice, information and counselling service


• Well-being days


• Employee referral scheme


• Generous local government pension scheme

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.