School Administration Assistant

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way.

We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

Our pupils are amazing, and they deserve amazing support staff! An opportunity has arisen for a School Administration Assistant to join the team at Mill School, Bury supporting colleagues, pupils, parents/carers and other partners with all aspects of school office administration and support.

About you:

As a school administration assistant you will always put our pupils at the centre of your work, supporting them to thrive in the school environment so that they develop the skills needed for life.

Above all, you will have a commitment to safeguarding and supporting the development of children with special educational needs to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes.

Start date 3 September 2024 start – 16 hours per week.

(must be available to work 2 days per week Thursdays and Fridays term time only)

Working hours: 8.00 pm – 16.00 pm

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• welcoming all visitors to the school, signing them into the building and issuing visitor passes, completing the school Single Central Record (SCR) in accordance with school regulations.
• Responsible for receiving phone calls, answering queries and passing messages on to the relevant person. Supporting SLT with chasing up student attendance.
• To assist with the ordering of stationery, school stock alongside another administrative assistant.
• To assist with the processing of petty cash
• To work with the Business Manager to assist with sickness, payroll and recruitment processes within the school office as and when required.
• To be responsible alongside the other administrative assistant within the School for the Training Matrix, to ensure all school accreditations are up to date.
• At the end of the week to complete a hand over for the other admin assistant who works the beginning of the week

We are specifically looking for someone who meets the following criteria: -

Essential

• The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and be able to use the following packages to a high standard- Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Excellent administrative, communication and organizational skills
• Has the ability to work under pressure and to multi-task whilst maintaining a professional approach
• Has the ability to work with different stakeholders such as pupils, parents, governors, teaching and nonteaching staff
• Is committed to supporting the school vision, mission and values
• Demonstrates a flexible approach according to the needs of the school
• Must be a team player

Desirable

• To have previously worked in a busy school environment
• To have an understanding of the pupil information system ARBOR training will be given if required

About us:

Mill School is an independent special school catering for pupils whose primary diagnosis is autism and who have often struggled in mainstream settings. We offer an appropriate environment with small group sizes and put our pupils at the center of everything that we do.

We offer:

• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
• a comprehensive induction program so you can hit the ground running
• continued program of professional development and training
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people
• employee perks and discounts platform, bonuses for refer-a-friend and successful OFSTED inspections, employee assistance program, pension contributions, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, long service, employee of the month awards and birthday treats.

Mill School, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is an independent specialist day school in Bury for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17 and who have autism (ASC) and other specific learning difficulties.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you.