School Administrator

Oakwood SchoolSchool AdministratorFull time and Permanent£25,000 (actual salary) To start as soon as possibleJob RoleWe are excited to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic Administrator to join our amazing team on a permanent basis. The appointed person will be responsible for supporting the school with all administrative, financial, and organisational processes. You will also act as the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders and will act as an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision, and ethos of the school in all interactions.Responsibilities will include: Carrying out administrative tasks Dealing with face-to-face and telephone interactions Working with sensitive or confidential data Acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors arriving at the school Required Experience and Qualifications Previous administrative experience Good level of computer / IT skills Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills, in person, telephone and written Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload GCSE in English and Maths CIPD HR qualification (desired) Experience of working in an education setting (desirable)About OakwoodOakwood is a SEN School specialising in the education of SEMH students. Set in 30 acres of grounds and woodland in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. The school has been purpose built to cater for the requirements and needs of the pupils we support and offers fantastic facilities for every child. We are a fairly new school with big ambitions and an ethos of putting every child first. We support a range of young SEMH pupils from the ages of 8-18 across our two sites based at our Oakwood Community School and our Cedarwood site within Leicester City.We have a no blame culture where you are encouraged to be creative. At Oakwood we believe that treating everyone equally and developing a culture of mutual respect is essential to create a bond between staff and pupils and between pupils and their peers. We also uphold those values that help everyone embrace children whose backgrounds involve different faiths, lifestyles, and beliefs.We are immensely proud that our staff enjoy their work and enjoy coming to school. We strongly believe that by caring for our staff and providing the right work life balance, you in turn help to produce a happier environment, with a more productive team and a better connection with our students. Working hours (and everyone really does go home on time!) Monday to Friday: 8am to 4pmWe very much hope you will feel inspired to come and be part of the Oakwood team. If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. We encourage you to visit us to see for yourself the opportunities we can provide. How to applyFor more information on how to apply, arrange a school visit and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details: E: T: Closing date for applications: ASAP and by 9am Tuesday 9th April 2024Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

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