Administrator – Alternative Education Provision (ASAP Start)
📍 Location: School based in Newport
💼 Company: Zen Educate
💷 Salary: Daily rate of £110
🕑 Hours: Full time, 8:30am – 4:30pm
📅 Contract: Until October 2024 with potential Temp-to-Perm
The Role
Zen Educate is recruiting a committed Administrator to support a busy and rewarding alternative education provision for children aged 9–16 with social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEBD).
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting both staff and pupils by providing efficient administration and front-of-house support. The role is varied and will include working with internal teams, parents, and external visitors.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Providing day-to-day administrative support, including ordering and maintaining school systems.
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Greeting and supporting visitors, handling telephone enquiries, and managing correspondence.
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Creating, distributing and maintaining accurate documents and records.
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Supporting compliance and safeguarding processes.
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Contributing to the overall smooth running of the school office.
Training & Support Provided
Training is provided on site.
You will be supported in developing the following skills:
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Behaviourwatch (school behaviour system)
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Compliance knowledge
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SCR (Single Central Record) knowledge
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Administrative systems & ordering
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MYBO (provided during onboarding)
What We’re Looking For
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Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word & Excel.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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A calm, proactive and adaptable approach.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
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A team player with a positive, professional attitude.
Why Work With Zen Educate?
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Competitive pay & transparent rates.
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Career development and training opportunities.
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Wellbeing support – your wellbeing is a priority.
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Dedicated support from Zen Educate consultants throughout your placement.
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The opportunity to progress to a permanent role within a supportive school environment.
Safeguarding
Zen Educate and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Online searches may also be conducted as part of safeguarding procedures.
✅ Start Date: ASAP
📅 Duration: Until October 2024 (with possible temp-to-perm)