School Administrator (Temporary) in City of London

Location: Kisharon Noe School, NW4 1TP

Salary: £25,000 to £27,000

Status: Full time 37.5 hours (temporary)

About the Role: Kisharon Noé School is an incredibly special school. We pride ourselves on our warm and caring atmosphere and the way in which we know each pupil and family so well. We work in effective partnership with families and other professionals to ensure that all our pupils reach their full potential, maximise their independence and go on to lead an active and fulfilling life in the community.

The School Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the school office. The role includes:

• All educational administration, together with supporting administration of HR and recruitment via a shared service centre team.
• All school record-keeping and school admissions.
• Being the first line of communication with parents/carers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that effective and appropriate systems are developed, implemented, maintained and monitored when supporting the schools’ practices and procedures.
• Ensure the efficient management of the statutory obligations to students who have special educational needs.
• Collate and submit information required by the Department for Education and local authorities.
• Coordinate the annual review process for pupils including the following procedures.
• Manage arrangements and liaise with outside agencies and feeder or destination schools on SEN matters such as student transfer, assessment and external support.
• Ensure meetings and events are arranged and prepared for in a timely manner and are serviced and recorded appropriately and accurately.
• Distribute appropriate information prior to meetings.
• Support communication with parents regarding SEND annual reviews.
• Ensure documents are produced and formatted to school standards and within deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Education to GCSE-level, including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Prepared to undertake a First Aid Qualification if one is not held.
• Experience working in a school office environment.
• Ability to develop and manage administrative systems.
• Familiarity with school management information systems.
• Working knowledge of Databridge MIS (desirable).
• Extensive knowledge of administrative processes and procedures in schools.
• Competent use of IT packages, including Microsoft Office and school management information systems.

Safeguarding:

• Share our commitment to safeguarding and an ongoing culture of vigilance.
• Follow School safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow child protection and whistle blowing procedures in place.

What we offer:

• 21 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and Major Jewish festivals.
• Pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers.
• Eyecare benefits – via Vision Express.
• Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus.
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues.
• Development and career progression opportunities.

Application: Please apply online today with your CV and cover letter detailing your interest in joining Kisharon Langdon and your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. All short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a detailed application form relevant to working in education.

Additional information: Kisharon Noe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will follow safer recruitment relating to working closely with children. This post involves working with children and therefore you will be required to disclose spent and unspent convictions as part of the application and selection process and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level if successful for the role. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.