School Administrator – Valley Bridge School in Gloucester

Valley Bridge School is an independent special school for pupils aged 6 – 19, set in a beautiful location in Whaddon, near Gloucester. At Valley Bridge School, we adopt a creative, individualised approach for students who have barriers to learning associated with social, emotional, mental health and ASC needs. Our curriculum approach, Enterprise Learning, allows our students to rebuild confidence in their abilities, feel safe and supported, and gain skills and knowledge that will allow them to thrive in the modern world.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable and hard-working School Administrator who will be responsible for being front of house for our School. This is a term time only post. The administrator will support the smooth running of daily operations of the School during peak times. They will provide high quality, efficient and effective administrative support. Based in the reception area, they will be a confident communicator and able to adopt a flexible approach. This is by nature a very varied role, which requires a high level of versatility and the ability to multi-task.

Our pupils aged from 6 - 19 have needs associated with SEMH and ASC, so experience of working within a school/SEN environment would be an advantage but is not essential. This role is 37.5 hours a week term time only and the successful candidate will be required to work between 08.30-16.30.

We understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with pupils and families to nurture growth and development of relational milestones such as building trust and sharing enjoyment. Care and making connections are at the heart of our ethos and we work hard to ensure that all staff feel cared for too.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. As part of a new and growing group, we will be able to offer significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in order to develop innovative teaching practice. The well-being of our staff is an important priority; therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children and young adults can learn and thrive.

Please note that early application is recommended; this job may close prior to the closing date. We recognise that our schools all serve their own communities and are unique, but we also insist that our schools follow Spaghetti Bridge ways of working which ensure that there are high expectations and equality of opportunity for all our pupils.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding; therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools and that online searches will be completed on all shortlisted candidates in line with the provisions of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.