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Office Administrator (SEN School)
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: £22,431 - £23,160 per annum (Plus £1,000 retention bonus)
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday (Including an unpaid 30-minute break each day) (Some flexibility will be considered) (Job share could be considered for 2 part-time positions)
St Joseph’s is a registered charitable trust comprising a special needs school, college, registered children’s home and an adult supported living house. The school and college students are aged 5-19 with complex learning disabilities and severe social communication and behavioural issues. If you are recruited, you will be required to complete Safeguarding and Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your induction. Physical and mental resilience are qualities essential for all of their employees.
The Role
St Joseph's Specialist Trust are looking for a friendly, motivated and adaptable person to join the business and administration team providing high quality administrative support for a varied range of clerical and administrative tasks for the Trust.
- Provide administrative support to the school leadership team and staff.
- Maintain and update school records using SIMS (School Information Management System).
- Answer phone calls, emails, and handle general inquiries from parents and visitors.
- Assist with the preparation of reports, letters, and communications.
- Manage student data, admissions, and attendance records.
- Organise meetings, appointments, and events for staff.
- Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office
Skills and Qualifications
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm
- Enjoy working within a team, with all members of the school community
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, confident and welcoming nature
- Basic office experience
- Experience working in a school (Desirable)
- Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within an educational setting.
- Familiarity with SIMS or a willingness to learn quickly.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A positive and professional attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
- Be confident at communicating with staff of all levels, external agencies and prospective parents and must have empathy for the needs of the students.
Benefits
- £1,000 Retention bonus after 1 month, £250 after 1 year, £500 after 18 months at Trust
- Life insurance and Medical Cashplan
- This role includes 25 days holiday plus all public holidays paid.
- Free hot lunch during term time provided by the on-site catering team
- Ample free car parking
- Annual performance related pay progression, 1:1 mentoring and CPD training
- Induction programme
- Employee assistance service (confidential, professional wellbeing and counselling 24/7 service)
- Excellent network of support across the organisation including a team of Adult Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health
- Based on a beautiful 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills.
By joining St Joseph’s you become a key worker. Your own transport is desirable due to the rural location of the school.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.
Early submission is recommended. They reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as received, which may result in the role being filled prior to the closing date.
At this time, they do not accept applications from candidates wishing to relocate to the UK from overseas or convert a student or graduate visa for this role.
St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure
