School Administrator. Job in Wilmslow Education & Training Jobs

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East

Salary: £12.87 to £13.22 p/hr. Actual annual salary: £24,175 to £24,832 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week - Term Time, plus 2 extra weeks to be worked during school holidays

Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 2023 and is already making a meaningful impact. With a capacity of 50 students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education. We’re proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.

The Role / Key duties:

• Support the Senior Leadership Team (Principal, Head of School, Lead SENDCo and School Business Manager) in the efficient and effective administration for the School site.
• Ownership and administrative and monitoring tasks for a number of MIS systems linked to School, staff and students, including training, set up, assigning permissions, updating, auditing and archiving data and general frontline support.
• Maintaining, updating, sorting and retrieving a range of records/statistical data, including attendance, company devices, practical resources and equipment.
• Taking minutes across a range of SEND, pastoral and clinical meetings, communicate actions and follow up on completion.
• Produce templates, forms and resources as directed by the SLT.
• Organising and facilitating interviews and provide support to the recruitment and onboarding processes of staff.
• Efficient correspondence to parents, agencies, professionals and staff following standard procedures for security of confidential data and information.
• Supporting in the arrangement and co-ordination of events to include Careers Day, School concerts, parents evenings, open events and associated marketing initiatives.
• General administration includes reception cover and telephone duties, monitoring emails and taking appropriate action, and receiving visitors and deliveries.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous Administration experience
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Must have excellent computer skills - Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and ability to use a range of databases
• Organised, good time management
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Discreet, confidential and reliable

Benefits and Additional Information:

At Aurora Summerfields, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team that puts children first. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping pupils thrive in a setting that celebrates individuality and progress.

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development: We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
• Save money on your bills: With the cost of living rising, we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs.
• Competitive Pay and Reward: We compare market rates of pay and rewards to ensure they are comparable or better than other similar organisations.
• UK Health Cash Plan: This plan can help cover your day-to-day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.
• Refer a friend for £1,000: We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (terms apply).

How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team.