Senior School Admin & Safeguarding Lead

Kirklees Council; Almondbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time + 1 week

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Southgate School is seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to join the dedicated Business Support Team. The role focuses on providing essential administrative support to the Pastoral and Intervention Team, managing EHCP processes, safeguarding records, and liaising with families and external agencies.

You will coordinate training, meetings and school events while helping develop efficient systems that support pupil wellbeing and school improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy.
• Experience in administrative or business support roles.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Collaborative team player with calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Pastoral and Intervention Team.
• Support the management of EHCP processes, including arranging and attending statutory meetings.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding, medical and pupil records.
• Support communication and engagement with families and external agencies.
• Coordinate training, meetings and key school events.
• Help develop and improve systems and processes that support pupil wellbeing and school improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Administrative experience

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Southgate School is seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to join the dedicated Business Support Team. The role focuses on providing essential administrative support to the Pastoral and Intervention Team, managing EHCP processes, safeguarding records, and liaising with families and external agencies.

You will coordinate training, meetings and school events while helping develop efficient systems that support pupil wellbeing and school improvement.