Senior School Administrator

Senior School Administrator Required for a SEN School in Ealing

Overview School is a small, specialised school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to students with special needs using the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis. We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Senior Administrator to join our team.

Full-time. 8.30am - 4pm Monday - Friday + Mandatory Training until 5.00pm one day per week, term time only Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day administrative operations of the school.• Liaise with the Chief executive in relation to the SCR. • Update school SCR. • Perform duties and attend meetings as reasonably required. • Participate in the School's performance management scheme. • Observe and implement current school policies and good practice. • Maintain records of staff sickness and absence. • Purchase training for staff members as required. • Managing diaries and appointments including incoming communications e.g. telephone, email, post etc... • Chasing reference for potential new staff members. • Help with the organization and maintenance of school facilities, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment. • Manage any incoming correspondence referring on as appropriate; screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them as appropriate. • Receive visitors on behalf of the Chief Executive/ Headteacher. • Arrange travel for meetings, preparation and distribution of agendas and paperwork and minute taking for staff meetings, management , trustee meetings etc • Support the Headteacher in relation to the Performance Management and Threshold process. • Attend relevant meetings as required. • Assist in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computers, printers, projectors, and other IT equipment. • Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring secure access to school systems and data. • Ensure regular backups of school data and maintain data security protocols. • Liaise with external IT service providers for advanced technical support and maintenance. • Support the Headteacher’s / Chief Executive management of administrative duties including the preparation of necessary documents and reports.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.• Strong experience using the School Single Central Record• Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace). • Basic understanding of networking, hardware, and software troubleshooting. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of pupils with special needs.