School Administrator

London South East Academies Trust; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Academies Trust is seeking a School Administrator in Crowborough to oversee administrative and organisational processes within the school. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, representing the school and embodying its values and ethos.

The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, term time only (8:30am-4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break). Salary is on the H15 to H16 harmonised payscale according to the Trust pay structure.

Job description

About the role:

Salary: H15 to H16 on the LSEAT Harmonised Payscale

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (8.30am-4pm with 30 minute lunchbreak)

Contract type: Full-time

Reporting to: School Business Manager

Main purpose

The School Administrator is responsible for the administrative and organisational processes within the school.

They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions.

About Us

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.

As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high‑quality, cost‑effective central services to ensure success for all.

Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi‑campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set‑up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.

Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully‑committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders which is available upon request.