School Administrator

networx Recruitment; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Support/ Employee Assistance

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Young Foundations are seeking an organised administrator to support Howard House School in Bedlington. You will help meet ISS requirements, manage pupil files and coordinate Governing Body meetings.

You will handle typing, scanning, emails and phone inquiries while maintaining policy adherence and safeguarding procedures. A strong MS Office background and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• All-round administrative experience.
• Building positive professional relationships.
• A good knowledge of MS Office Suite. Experience of using related databases in order to effectively input, monitor and review information.
• Highly organised and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work as part of a team and using your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the school in meeting the continued registration requirements of the Independent School Standards (ISS).
• Ensure the efficient operation of school systems, including the maintenance and collation of pupil files.
• Prepare and co-ordinate Governor’s meeting as the Clerk to the Governing Body. Undertake agenda preparation, ensure diligent minute taking, ensure circulation of documentation is timely and appropriate in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and co-ordinate school examination paperwork as laid down by awarding body guidelines for the school site and to log all incoming correspondence in the exam logbook. Maintain exams cupboard and facilitate awarding body visits.
• To be responsible for all administrative tasks to include typing, scanning and photocopying; taking enquiries and requests and ensuring clear and full messages via phone, email or in person are relayed to the relevant manager or followed up as necessary.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties across the team.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Administrative experience

Relationship building

MS Office

Database proficiency

Teamwork & initiative

Organisation

Education

GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Salary:£27.976.00 to £35,347.45 per annum

Hours of Week:40 hours

Contract Type:Permanent, All Year Working

About Howard House School

Howard House School is a specialist alternative provision and special educational needs (SEND) school located on the outskirts of Bedlington, Northumberland. The school provides a nurturing, highly supportive learning environment for pupils whose needs may not be met in a mainstream setting, with high levels of individualised support.

The school's ethos is centred around its R.I.S.E. values:

• Respect - valuing and listening to others while promoting safety and inclusion.
• Inspire - encouraging resilience and positive outcomes.
• Support - helping others regardless of background or differences.
• Effort - developing perseverance and a willingness to embrace challenge.

Howard House School aims to create a safe and happy learning environment where pupils feel secure, enjoy learning and are supported to achieve their full potential. The school delivers a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs, offering a range of qualifications and pathways, including Functional Skills, Entry Level qualifications and GCSEs. Alongside core subjects, pupils benefit from enrichment opportunities such as music, Spanish, Duke of Edinburgh and Sport Science.

A strong emphasis is placed on personal development, preparation for adulthood and developing students' confidence, communication skills and cultural capital. Through close partnerships with families and a commitment to high aspirations, Howard House School strives to ensure pupils leave with the skills, qualifications and personal qualities needed to make successful transitions into further education, employment and adult life.

• GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• All-round administrative experience.
• Building positive professional relationships.
• A good knowledge of MS Office Suite. Experience of using related databases in order to effectively input, monitor and review information.
• Highly organised and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work as part of a team and using your own initiative.

• Demonstrates strong resilience and empathy.
• Desire to develop professionally and undertake additional relevant qualifications.

Role responsibilities:

• Support the school in meeting the continued registration requirements of the Independent School Standards (ISS).
• Ensure the efficient operation of school systems, including the maintenance and collation of pupil files.
• Prepare and co-ordinate Governor’s meeting as the Clerk to the Governing Body. Undertake agenda preparation, ensure diligent minute taking, ensure circulation of documentation is timely and appropriate in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and co-ordinate school examination paperwork as laid down by awarding body guidelines for the school site and to log all incoming correspondence in the exam logbook. Maintain exams cupboard and facilitate awarding body visits.
• To be responsible for all administrative tasks to include typing, scanning and photocopying; taking enquiries and requests and ensuring clear and full messages via phone, email or in person are relayed to the relevant manager or followed up as necessary.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties across the team.

Benefits of working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent holistic education to the pupils we support
• Development & Progression opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Wellbeing Support/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Range of discounts via access to Blue Light Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave packages

Young Foundations are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process across the company online with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory reference, right to work checks and where applicable and a prohibition from teaching check.

About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package

Long service reward

Values

• Nuture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

• Make a difference

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

• Enjoy the work

Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.

Young Foundations
Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU