At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure smooth administration and support for students and parents.
- Company: A vibrant college dedicated to 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 managing diverse tasks.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34700 £ 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 is available.
The Administration Manager will be responsible for:
- 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.
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Deborah Paylor Wright, Director of Support Services by email.
Administration Manager in Wallsend employer: Burnsidecollege
Burnside College is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its staff. As an Administration Manager, you will benefit from a structured environment that values pride, respect, and achievement, while also enjoying the flexibility of a 52/52 contract that accommodates personal holidays during school breaks. With a focus on building positive relationships with students and parents, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact within the educational community.
