School Administrator

Job description

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Job title: School Administrator

Location: Brick Lane School, Tower Hamlets, London

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth we are looking for a School Administrator to join our brand new team at Brick Lane School, part of Options Autism.

KEY TASK AREAS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide an effective, timely and confidential administration support to staff and managers as required

To ensure that relevant records and documents are kept up to date and are stored securely and confidentially at all times

To respond timely and with flexibility to urgent or last minute staff/service requirements as a service providing function of the Centre

To support other members of the Administration Team with work that requires extra members of staff to complete the tasks

Ensure awareness that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed

Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedy them where appropriate. Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others

Operate at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Adult/Child Protection, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies

Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development

Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body

Work to promote the Centre as a valued, professional asset within its community and also to promote a culture that individuals and staff conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image

Ensure that all actions taken are in the interests of the Service Users and the Company

To work to and exhibit the values of the Company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices

To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

About us

Brick Lane School is a brand-new specialist independent school providing education for pupils with an ASD (Autism) diagnosis from age 5 up to 18. We aspire to provide the best quality teaching and learning to allow our students to grow and develop the necessary skills for them to succeed and lead fulfilling lives in the wider community and in adult life. The school benefits from a fantastic location in the vibrant and cosmopolitan heart of the East End of London and has been refurbished to a very high standard to allow us to fulfil our aspirations. In all of our staff we seek the very best in terms of commitment, compassion and effort in order to meet the needs of the students and to provide a high-quality learning environment where pupils feel safe and can flourish.

The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each pupil, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We will provide the students with as much freedom as possible while offering a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and clinical teams.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

• Cycle to Work Schemes

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme

• Critical illness cover

• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.