School Administrator

West Derby

£14 - £16 (per hour) - Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications.

Vision for Education are recruiting for a School Administrator for a SEND school in West Derby. The role is full time (Monday to Friday) working 8am - 3pm with the availabilty to work flexible hours if needed and could result in a permanent contract from the setting, The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience and desirably have AVA ID experience, preferably within an educational setting. This role is critical in ensuring that our school's administrative functions are handled efficiently, allowing our staff to focus on delivering the best education and care to our students.

Requirements

To be considered for the School Administrator position, the school have asked for:

• Someone who has worked with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in any capacity
• Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Someone with great patience, drive, and determination
• Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset

Roles and responsibilities as a School Administrator:

• Manage the school’s front office, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling inquiries.
• Maintain accurate student records and update databases as required.
• Handle attendance records and report absences in line with school policies.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence, and communications for staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Support the management of school finances, including processing invoices and handling petty cash.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes when required.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to safeguarding and data protection.
• Provide administrative support to the SEN team and other staff members as needed.
• Assist with the organization of school events, trips, and extracurricular activities.

Key Requirements for a School Administrator:

• Previous administrative experience is essential, preferably within an educational or SEN setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with school management software (e.g., SIMS) is desirable.
• A positive and proactive attitude, with a genuine passion for working within an SEN environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High levels of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source them the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible. For us to do that, we need to speak to people like you. Whatever you subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that, not only are our schools supported, but that you are too!

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are an Experienced School Administrator who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact daniel.curry@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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