School Administrator
Location: Grateley House School, Pond Lane, Grateley, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8TASchool Administrator
Contract: Term Time Only (39 weeks) + 3 Additional Weeks
Salary: £24,314.08 (pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Start Date: ASAP
The Cambian Group is the UK’s largest provider of specialist education and care services. Grateley House School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 with a diagnosis of autism and other associated needs.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and enthusiastic Administrator to join our school team. This key role supports students, staff, and families and requires excellent attention to detail, creativity, and strong IT skills.
Please note, our school therapy dog is based in the main office area.
Contract Details
Term time: 39 weeks
Additional working weeks: 3 weeks (to include Week 1 and Week 6 of the Summer holiday)
Remaining 5 days (equivalent to 1 week) to be agreed with the Line Manager during school holidays
Key Responsibilities:
Provide efficient and professional administrative support across the school.
Lead and coordinate aspects of the EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) process, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is accurate.
Monitor and track pupil attendance, producing reports and working closely with staff.
Use Excel to create, manage, and analyse data effectively.
Contribute to the development of high-quality materials, displays, and communications with a creative flair.
Understand a school MIS.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the school office.
Any other tasks as required as part of a school office.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Have excellent administrative and organisational skills.
Be highly competent in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
Be able to communicate confidently and sensitively with a wide range of people.
Show initiative, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Bring creativity to school communications and projects.
Ideally, have experience of school administration, attendance monitoring, or SEN/EHCP processes (training will be provided).
Hold English and Maths GCSE (A – C or 4 – 9).
What We Offer:
A supportive and friendly school environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.