School Business Administrator
Job Title: School Business Administrator
Location: Based near Whitchurch, North Shropshire, SY13
Salary: Up to £24,200 FTE - Pro Rata Basis
Hours: Mon - Fri (09:30 - 15:00)
Contract: Permanent; Term Time (39 weeks)
We are looking to appoint a highly skilled, organised & competent, School Business Administrator to join our hardworking team.
You will provide a professional, diligent, and comprehensive administration service supporting the work of the Head Teacher and Governing Body. You will have proven experience of the development, management and operation of administrative systems, excellent organisational skills along with the ability to relate to adults and children and promote the school in the wider community.
We hope that you will find this role both rewarding but also challenging, while working in a school where pupils are respected, Listened to and very much involved.
About us.
We are a specialist Independent School based in Shropshire, providing education to children & young people aged 11-18 who are at risk or have experienced exploitation.
The school delivers individualised educational provision to students whose complex needs, require high levels of understanding, consistency and continuity through integrated therapeutic approach
Why join us?
We pride ourselves on offering a friendly and inclusive environment, where we work hard to support each other, to deliver our high quality of education.
We offer continual professional development, to ensure that our team are reaching their goals with the chance for internal promotion, ongoing learning opportunities and accredited qualifications.
Ultimately, the role allows you to make a positive difference on the lives of a young people.
What we offer.
Competitive Salary
Company Pension Scheme
Employee assistance, death in service, 20% off legal services
Financial rewards for recommendations
Personal benefits, for example contributions towards gym membership.
Long service sick pay
Key responsibilities
To be the receptionist for the school ensuring ID checks are performed for visitors and assistance provided.
To ensure the efficient operation of school systems, including maintenance of pupil files.
Additional duties and requirements associated with the post undertaken as and when they arise.
To maintain various databases.
To assist in the timely preparation of various education reports.
To support site and facilities maintenance.
Maintain and co-ordinate school examination paperwork, maintain exams cupboard and facilitate awarding body visits.
To contribute to a therapeutic, nurturing and caring environment
The Requirements
GCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in English & Maths
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Software & Databases
Enhanced DBS
Two professional references
eligible to work in the UK
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.