Overview
and Responsibilities
School Administrator
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Salary: £. to £. p/hr. Annual salary £, to £, (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time – hours per week – Term Time, plus 2 extra weeks to be worked during school holidays
Join Aurora Summerfields – Where Every Child Matters
Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 3 and is already making a meaningful impact. With capacity of students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5– with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education. We’re proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.
We’re currently looking for an experienced Administrator.
The Role / Key duties:
In this post you will support the Senior Leadership Team (Principal, Head of School, Lead SENDCo and School Business Manager) in the efficient and effective administration for the School site. It is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same.
1. Ownership and administrative and monitoring tasks for a number of MIS systems linked to School, staff and students, to include but not limited to, training, set up, assigning permissions, updating, auditing and archiving data and general frontline support.
2. Maintaining, updating, sorting and retrieving a range of records/statistical data, including attendance, company devices, practical resources and equipment
3. Taking minutes across a range of SEND, pastoral and clinical meetings, communicate actions and follow up on completion.
4. Produce templates, forms and resources as directed by the SLT.
5. Organising and facilitating interviews and provide support to the recruitment and onboarding processes of staff.
6. Efficient correspondence to parents, agencies, professionals and staff following standard procedures for security of confidential data and information
7. Supporting in the arrangement and co-ordination of events to include Careers Day, School concerts, parents evenings, open events and associated marketing initiatives.
8. General administration includes reception cover and telephone duties, as well as, but not limited to, monitoring emails and taking appropriate action, and receiving visitors and deliveries.
Like many SEN environments; your duties are likely to vary and therefore candidates will need to be flexible and be able to lend a hand whenever required.
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
9. Previous Administration experience
10. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
11. Good level of literacy and numeracy
12. Must have excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and ability to use range of databases
13. Organised, good time management
14. Able to work independently and as part of a team
15. Discreet, confidential and reliable
Benefits and Additional Information
Why Work With Us?
At Aurora Summerfields, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team that puts children first. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping pupils thrive in a setting that celebrates individuality and progress.
What’s on offer?
16. Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
17. Save money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
18. Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance.
19. UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
20. Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available /7.
21. Refer a friend for £1,
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at