School Administrator

Keys Group; West Hatch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff Referral Scheme - refer a friend

Fully funded training and quals

Life assurance

Blue light discount card

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Keys Education seeks an Administrator to support the Senior Leadership Team at Somerset Progressive School, working closely with the Headteacher. You will welcome students, staff and visitors, coordinate with central departments, and oversee attendance data to ensure smooth school operations.

This role requires strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check is required, with a supportive, welcoming team environment.

Qualifications

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Understand young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an administrative function to the Senior Leadership Team
• Working closely with the Headteacher with a range of duties
• Welcoming students, staff and visitors of the school
• Communicating with central departments such as finance and HR
• Overseeing attendance data across the school
• Attending and minuting meetings with the Headteacher
• Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead's to promote safeguarding across the school

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Communication

SEND awareness

Safeguarding

Organization

Reception duties

Job description

To provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school office and support the wider school community. The Administrator will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for pupils and staff. At Somerset Progressive School Somerset Progressive School prides itself on being very unique. Both sites are set in rural locations on the outskirts of Taunton. Each site offers an attractive and stimulating learning environment, combining specialised teaching facilities with local resources. There is a high staff to pupil ratio with most receiving 1:1 tuition or working in small groups. Pupils are encouraged to work alongside others and co-operatively in pairs and small groups, as the development of social skills and independent work strategies are vital.,

• Provide an administrative function to the Senior Leadership Team
• Working closely with the Headteacher with a range of duties
• Welcoming students, staff and visitors of the school
• Communicating with central departments such as finance and HR
• Overseeing attendance data across the school
• Attending and minuting meetings with the Headteacher
• Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead's to promote safeguarding across the school
• Are proficient in Microsoft office 365
• Understand young people with SEND
• Have excellent communication skill
• Can promote safeguarding in a school
• Have a warm and welcoming personality
• Are exceptionally well organised, We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.