School Administrator

School Administrator Basic Salary: FTE: £20,850 prorated £17,883 Contract: Term Time Only Hours: 37.5 hours Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme Location: Dunstable, Beds Start Date: ASAP Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Dunstable could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. About the School Located in Dunstable, approximately 2 miles from the M1, our school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 7 to 18 years old. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement. We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have Several SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Role responsibilities Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors Promote and act on initiatives to improve Quality of Life and wellbeing for pupils and staffReception: The school administrator will provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner Key Tasks and Activities: Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate Ensure visitors sign in, sign the safeguarding disclaimer and are provided with a visitor's badge Accurately maintain the shared calendar and update the school information Provide refreshments for visitors Work on parent's evening and other evening events as required Have an effective and efficient resource process, keeping the resource ordering up to date and chasing where appropriate Inform the relevant staff member when deliveries arrive For the full list of activities please click apply now to visit our careers portalAdministration: Provide full administrative support to the Head Teacher, School Management Team and all other education staff at the school. Key Tasks and Activities: Produce letters and memorandums Undertake filing and photocopying; to assist users with the operation of the photocopier including changing inks and attempting to resolve issues. Be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of the photocopier Provide administration assistance as required by the Leadership Team including ordering resources Ensure all information is treated confidentially and have absolute discretion at all times Accurately minute meetings as directed by the SLT (and where relevant, telephone conversations) with parents/carers; Schedule and attend school-based meetings with parents/carers as necessary; Use IT hardware and relevant software packages efficiently and effectively to access, manage, retrieve and share the various types of information as and when required. Use all items of office equipment, such as the photocopier competently and keep up to date with developments and changes to such equipment For the full list of activities please click apply now to visit our careers portalAttendance: Key Tasks and Activities: Monitor and track whole school attendance and punctuality and to send out letters where appropriate; Assist with the production of termly reports for the Head Teacher and Governing Body; Develop and maintain links with parents/children and the local authority's Educational Welfare Service; Monitor and ensure that correct attendance codes are entered in class registers and on SIMS; Contact parents/carers to establish the reasons for pupils' absenteeism by telephone and letters Work closely with the Deputy Head and Head Teacher to establish and agree upon authorised absences and agree actions accordingly Maintain and monitor the school's attendance records and produce returns and report as necessary For the full list of activities please click apply now to visit our careers portalRequirements Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills - Written and Oral. Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols Excellent Organisation Skills with a systematic approach to workload management. Excellent time management, planning and work prioritisation skills. Experience of developing systems and processes. Excellent understanding of Sims. Ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor expenditure and costs. Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation. Ability to plan and develop systems. Ability to relate well to children and adults.What we offer A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!) A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes INDCOMHP