Senior Administrator Location: Tokers Green, Reading Salary: £25,272 to £30,638 p.a. Full time permanent position Start date: September 2024 Opportunity We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Administrator to join our expanding team; working alongside our School Business Manager to aid the smooth set -up and successful running of our new SEN school. Playing a key role in the set-up of a Brand-New School; this is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be. As our Senior Administrator you will be leading the administration function for the school. The work you do impacts on all areas of the organisation. You will therefore be expected to work collaboratively, professionally, and effectively with all areas of the school. Key Duties Provide an efficient and effective administrative service to the school team. Manage and deliver a thorough and accurate administration support service to the Pastoral Team/Assistant Head & Head teacher. Provide assistance to the School Business Manager and Central HR teams with recruitment, probationary reviews, performance reviews, appraisals and arranging team CPD bookings. Manage the schools business administration function and deliver timely reports and meet compliance deadlines. For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudsonthe-aurora-group.com Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Extensive experience of working in administrative role High level of literacy and numeracy. Computer literacy essential, particularly in Microsoft Office. Accurate typing and Minute taking. Organised and have good time management. Ability to manage workload effectively and multi-task. High level of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication Candidates with specific experience of HR and Pupil administration and/or within an educational or care environment are of particular interest. Aurora Rowan School Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. What’s on Offer Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance Pension Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. Apply/Enquiries: Apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudsonthe-aurora-group.com Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability and equal opportunities employer. Closing Date: The role will remain open until it is filled - Please apply early as we may close the role when we have a suitable level of interest. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.