Senior Administrator

Witherslack Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is looking for an office manager to support the Head Teacher and manage administrative tasks. The role requires previous administration experience, ideally with team management. Applicants should possess a high degree of computer literacy and a friendly demeanor. As part of a diverse team, you will contribute to creating a positive environment for young people with special educational needs. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for health appointments

High-street discounts

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience managing a team of administrators is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to handle office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office including diary and meeting management.
• Support the Head Teacher and HR department.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll and attendance records.

Skills

Administration experience

Team management experience

High degree of computer literacy

Dependability and rapport-building

Job description

£31,067 - £36,124 + excellent benefits

Please note: This advert will close on Wednesday 7th December. Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 11th December. However, if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Huge Small Victories

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference

Get out what you put in

You’ll be in charge of managing the office, ranging from meeting and diary management and providing support to the Head Teacher, HR administration and checking payroll with attendance records. You’ll be involved in running the reception and responsibility for accurate files. With your efficient, professional approach and ability to set up processes and systems, you’ll keep things running smoothly.

One of the best environments in SEND

Westmorland School is used to receiving awards, accolades and glowing praise from parents and professionals. However, what sets it apart is its unique ability to cater for two distinct areas of special educational need, in separate individualised and bespoke learning environments, all within one school. The development of two curriculum approaches for both ASD and SEMH pupil cohorts is successfully and harmoniously delivered through the school’s BEARS and CATS settings.

The success of Westmorland’s differentiated approach is evident from the school's continued development, external recognition, achievement of Ofsted outstanding verdicts in all areas, and, most significantly, the exemplary outcomes it realises for its pupils.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:

• Have previous administration experience
• Ideally have experience managing a team of administrators
• Have a high degree of computer literacy
• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning!
• Be hard working, friendly and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD