School Administrator

Role Overview & Responsibilities

School Administrator – GUST Independent School, Ashington, Northumberland

We are an established independent special school, offering both primary and secondary placements. We are currently looking to recruit a full time School Administrator to join our small, dedicated team.

If you are dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic, then we want to hear from you.

You will be responsible for:

• Overall financial management of income and costs to include payroll.
• Premises management to include contract review and monitoring.
• All aspects of HR – to include safer recruitment (under guidance from external consultants).
• Health and Safety (under guidance from external consultants).
• Meeting all policy requirements and ensuring the school is kept up to date on all relevant legislation (under guidance from external consultants).

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the school’s team.

You will need excellent communication skills.

You should have the ability to manage a varied workload.

You will need to have the ability to manage your time effectively and to use your initiative, be professional with a flexible attitude.

You will be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils within the school.

You will be familiar with the content of the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education policy (KCSIE).

We can offer:

• 38 hour working week (flexibility around these hours) Monday to Friday.
• 56 days holiday per year (this includes bank holidays).
• Generous pension package (20%).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• All-inclusive social events.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to staff well-being.
• An inclusive and open workplace.

It is desirable that you have experience of this role, however we are interested in speaking to anyone who believes they have sufficient transferable skills, experience and knowledge to fulfil the role as on-going training will be provided:

This school and the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement.

A competitive salary of circa £23,000 + can be discussed, depending on experience.

If you are interested in this position then please apple for the job via indeed. We will then forward an application pack.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 10/03/2023