Job Description
Join Our Team as a Part-Time Administrator!
Basic Salary:
FTE: £23,619.35
Pro-rata: £14,171.61
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), 08:30 - 16:30
Contract: Term Time Only
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Battle, East Sussex
About Our School
Welcome to ISP School, nestled in the beautiful Glengorse Estate in Battle, East Sussex! We specialize in providing education for 7-18 year-olds facing social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), as well as communication and learning needs.
Our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where every child can thrive, engage, and aspire to achieve their best. We are excited to invite a part-time receptionist to join our growing team, where you will receive full support to flourish in this rewarding role.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will:
* Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all children, staff, families, and visitors.
* Initiate and act on programs that enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for our school community.
Key Tasks and Activities
Your day-to-day activities will include:
* Communicating effectively with school staff, professionals, and local authorities.
* Engaging with parents and carers through phone, text, and email.
* Welcoming visitors and managing school correspondence.
* Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes as needed.
* Supporting the Head and School Administrator with budgets and petty cash management.
* Maintaining school documents using BehaviourWatch.
* Executing additional tasks as directed by the Head Teacher.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
* Strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to managing workloads.
* Effective time management and planning abilities.
* Experience in developing systems and processes.
* Understanding of management information systems (a plus!).
* Ability to work within budgets and monitor expenditures.
* Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation.
* A collaborative spirit and the ability to relate well to children and adults.
* Confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure.
* Initiative and the ability to work independently.
What We Offer You
In return for your dedication, we provide:
* Extended holidays to recharge and refresh.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Monthly team-building processes.
* Regular supervision and support.
* Access to The Exchange gateway and much more!
Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP School.
At ISP, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and warmly encourage applications from all qualified candidates.