Job Description
Join Our Team at Polaris Education - Holdsworth School, Burnley!
Position: School Administrator
Salary: £21,257.48
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Are you ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for its pupils? Our new school in Burnley is the perfect place for you to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
About Holdsworth School
Located in Burnley, Holdsworth School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for up to 48 pupils aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs. As part of the Polaris Community, we have been transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years.
Your Role as School Administrator
As our School Administrator, you will be the welcoming face of our school, ensuring a smooth operation through your reception, administration, and attendance duties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Answering calls, welcoming visitors, and managing school correspondence
* Maintaining calendars, records, filing systems, and school information
* Supporting meetings, including scheduling and minute-taking
* Assisting the head teacher, school management team, and education staff
* Managing attendance processes, registers, reports, and parent/carer communication
* Overseeing resources, post, deliveries, ID cards, and school diary arrangements
* Utilizing SIMS and other IT systems accurately
* Supporting safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection processes
Requirements
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills
* Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices
* Experience in developing systems and processes
* Proficient understanding of SIMS
* Ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor costs
* Strong interpersonal skills to relate well to children and adults
* Team player with the ability to use your own initiative
* Capable of working under pressure while maintaining confidentiality
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by Polaris Education. We are an equal opportunities employer and warmly encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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