School Administrator

Location: Waltham Forest

Salary: £29,000 FTE / Pro Rota Actual Salary: £26,306

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent. Term-time plus 10 days

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Interviews: TBC

Closing Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2024.

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? We are currently recruiting for a School Administrator to support the administrative functions at Whittingham Primary Academy; however, you may be required to work in any one of the East London Cluster schools within Waltham Forest.  This role will be an integral part of the school as you will be the first point of contact for parents and external stakeholders.

We are looking to recruit someone who is pro-active, highly organised, self-motivated and has an eye for detail with excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will be flexible, adaptable, solution focused and can work as part of a team as well as independently to meet the school’s objectives. The successful candidate will be passionate about education, resilient and must have excellent communication skills.

The post holder will be expected to promote the highest standards of achievement and attendance across the academy. You will provide a range of administrative, technical, and practical services to support the effective and efficient running of the academy.

For a full list of duties, please see attached the job description and person specification. The successful candidate will need to have GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent, and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office to fulfil this role to a high standard.

Successful candidates will have: 

•  Excellent administration skills
•  Excellent communications skills
•  Excellent ICT skills and experience in using MS software.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
•  Initiative when working alone.
• Drive, determination and a passion for delivering results.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage a demanding workload.

We can offer you…

•  A competitive salary
•  Opportunities for professional development within our school and our Trust.
•  A contributory pension scheme
•  A welcoming and attractive learning environment in which to work and where everyone is  valued.
• An extensive range of employee benefits through Perkbox.
• Over 250 exclusive employee benefits through Perk box including free access to online wellness and workout classes, money off your weekly shop, high street purchases, and meals out.
• Discounted Gym Membership
•  Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service

United Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). *A google search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates for safer recruitment purposes*

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.