School Business Administrator - River Valley School

Five Rivers; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Rotherham is seeking a School Business Administrator to join their brand-new school, River Valley. This full-time role involves diverse administrative tasks, daily interaction with students, and managing safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and a child-centered approach. Benefits include professional training, a competitive pension, and a health cashback scheme. This position is vital for ensuring the efficiency of educational provisions while fostering a supportive environment for children aged 6-18.

Benefits

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company Pension

Ongoing training and support

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light card

Enhanced maternity package

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with children and maintain child safety.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative tasks for the school.
• Interact with children daily, ensuring their well-being.
• Manage reception and greet visitors.
• Support the head teacher with diary management.
• Liaise with contractors as Health and Safety Representative.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Administrative support

Health and Safety Representative

Diary management

Job description

We are looking for a School Business Administrator to join our education administration team. This role will be based in our Brand-new school, River Valley, based in Rotherham.

Your role will be varied in our school. You will complete all administrative tasks and interact with our children on a daily basis, so a child-centred approach is key for this role.

As our school administrator, you will provide full administrative support to the school and its day-to-day needs, ensuring compliance across all record-keeping and administrative tasks associated with running the education provisions efficiently and meeting the required standards. You will also have the opportunity to act as the school's Health and Safety Representative, liaising with contractors and ensuring services are kept up to date.

This role also includes reception and general enquiries, supporting the head teacher with diary management, and welcoming and greeting visitors to our school.

You will be part of the wider network of school business administrators, where you will receive support from your peers and a full induction from our Education Business Manager.

River Valley School is a brand-new school, looking after children and young people aged 6-18 years, offering a therapeutic, bespoke learning package, seeking the best outcomes for our young people.

Hours

This a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Term Time: this goes in line with the local authority.

The contracted hours are 195 teaching days plus 10 training days during the holidays.

As per all education roles, your Holidays must be taken during the school holidays and not during term time.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Professional Supervision with our Education Business Manager
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.