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Call/email Alisdair at School Staffing to get a full job description with details of this SEN Schools' Group.
They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country,
supporting over 900 children and young people, and employing over 1,000 staff.
Position: Senior Administrator
Location: Ryefields, Derby Salary: £30,014.40 - £33,508.80 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: 1st May 2025 or very soon after that date.
This is a NEW specialist school in this School's Group
Based in Derby it is dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or additional social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the administrative team, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Coordinate key school processes, including admissions, attendance, and compliance.
- Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning and data analysis.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and school communications.
- Oversee HR tasks, such as recruitment, onboarding, and staff records.
- Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, delivering exceptional service.
Your Skills/Qualifications & Experience:
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Proven experience in a senior administrative role, ideally within an educational setting, including experience in:High level and professional Administration
- Finance and HR administration
- Student database administration
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, plus school management systems (e.g., SIMS or Arbor).
- A solution-focused mindset and ability to work autonomously under pressure.
- A commitment to upholding the values and ethos of our school.
Benefits:
- Full training and continued support
- Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
- Free lunch during your working day
- Perkbox subscription
- Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Free parking
- Free membership to Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.
