School Administrator in Northallerton

Salary: £14,524.04 to £15,222.83 actual per annum

Grade: CD

Contract: Permanent

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, East Cowton Church of England Primary School

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and organised individual who has a working knowledge of administrative procedures with excellent IT skills. They will manage the East Cowton School office and work closely with Cornerstone Schools’ Administration Manager and the other administrators in each of our three schools. Experience within an educational environment is desirable but not essential.

The role will include:

• Being a welcoming first point of contact for visitors to the school
• Being responsible for checking visitors in line with safeguarding procedures
• Providing administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher
• Establishing constructive relationships across our three schools and the administration team at Dales Academies Trust
• Undertaking decision-making, short-term planning, and dealing with unexpected problems as they arise
• Maintaining manual and computerised records
• Undertaking some financial responsibilities
• Assisting teaching and support staff with administrative queries

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is confident and competent using a range of ICT systems, including Microsoft Office
• Has a good understanding of the role of a School Administrator and administrative systems
• Is energetic, motivated, and positive with a can-do attitude
• Is committed to high standards and expectations
• Is resilient and flexible
• Is personable with a good sense of humour
• Is willing to support the Christian ethos of the school
• Has respect for confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure and prioritise their time effectively
• Is committed to continued professional development

What we can offer:

• Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
• A thorough induction package
• A warm, collegiate and supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop
• Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of the establishment of the Dales Academies Trust
• A chance to be part of a caring environment with exciting visions for the future

This is a busy and varied role within a supportive and collaborative wider team. The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the schools forward and building upon their achievements and strengths. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values are at the heart of all that we do.

Dales Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 as amended.