Senior Administrator

Senior Administrator

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT1980(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£25,991 - £28,672 per annum pro-rata (actual £22,792 - £25,143)

This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

37 hours per week , term time plus 10 extra days as directed by the school.

Prosper Learning Trust are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated professional to the post of Senior Administrator to the busy office at Thomas Bewick School, commencing as soon as possible. Thomas Bewick School is a specialist school for pupils aged between three and nineteen years with a diagnosis of autism located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The school has an established reputation as a ‘centre of excellence’ for children and young people on the autistic spectrum. The school is multi-site, and provides education on three sites. The successful candidate will act as line manager for the administrative staff across these sites. The school office is open from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm and the successful candidate will be expected to ensure the office is covered across these times.

The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who is proactive and highly organised in their work. For this post excellent inter-personal skills are essential, with the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively including supporting others within the team. The ideal candidate will be expected to organise and supervise the administrative systems within the school and contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services.

The successful candidate will:

•Be expected to demonstrate flexibility and be available to work additional hours to accommodate occasional evening and special events e.g. CPD sessions, meetings

•Be creative and able to problem solve

•Be able to plan for and implement new initiatives

•Have proven skills at managing systems

•Be experienced in school administration and resource management

•Have the ability to manage their time effectively, use initiative and be professional with a flexible attitude

We would like to hear from those candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant qualifications to meet the demands of this post.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a range of recruitment checks and to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jennifer McCreery (Trust Operations Manager) on 0191 229 6020 (option 7). Visits to the school are currently not possible due to the Covid19 pandemic.

Application packs are available on our website www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk

Completed applications should be returned to admin@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk or by post to Prosper Learning Trust, c/o Thomas Bewick School, Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW. Please mark your application “Private and Confidential”.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th December 2020

It is anticipated that interviews will be held: week commencing 4th January 2021

Permanent

Closing date:

13 December 2020