At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee administration, manage a team, and ensure smooth operations at the college.
- Company: A vibrant college dedicated to fostering pride, respect, and achievement.
- Benefits: 52-week contract, planned holidays, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Work hours start at 7.30am, with some flexibility during school holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a dynamic environment while building relationships with students and parents.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
The college is seeking to appoint an experienced Administration Manager to oversee the efficient running of the administration function including a busy reception desk. This role would suit a highly motivated person who is skilled at managing a diverse and busy workload. The core purpose of the role is to uphold our fundamental standards of pride, respect and achievement with all stakeholders and in doing so will ensure high standards of administrative support are available.
Responsibilities:
- Line managing a team of Administration Assistants, coordinating workflow, staff deployment and ensuring professional development which ensures a consistently high standard of practice.
- Ensuring high levels of communication with parents and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring that information coming into the school is handled promptly and appropriately.
- Building positive relationships with students, parents and carers through our reception service.
- Managing a large and varied workload to ensure that requests for administrative support can be met.
- Managing daily cover arrangements, identifying effective solutions, liaising with supply agencies and planning ahead for known events that require cover.
- Recording staff absence and producing absence data for the Head Teacher and governors.
- Booking and maintaining records of courses attended and CPD events.
- Completion of administrative tasks relating to the recruitment process.
This post is a 52/52 contract as it will require some work outside normal school hours and during school holiday periods. This will be planned as far as possible in advance and will allow all personal holidays to be taken during school holiday periods. The Administration Manager is required to start work at 7.30am to deal with staff absence and ensure cover arrangements are put in place.
Administration Manager in Wallsend employer: Burnside College
As an esteemed educational institution, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our Administration Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the administrative function of the college. With a commitment to professional development, we offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement, ensuring that our staff are equipped to meet the diverse needs of our community. Located in a vibrant area, our college promotes a culture of respect and achievement, making it an excellent place for motivated individuals seeking meaningful employment.
