Admin Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organised and efficient Admin Coordinator to join our team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, with strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

As an Admin Coordinator, you will be instrumental in providing support to multiple teams within the academy. Your responsibilities will include managing student data, accurately recording minutes during professional meetings, ensuring compliance with JCQ examination standards, assisting with reception duties, and working in collaboration with the Inclusion Lead, SENDCo, and Exams Officer to enhance provisions for Special Educational Needs.

Key Responsibilities:

·        To ensure effective and efficient administration support, ensuring all deadlines are met.

·        To prepare and distribute documentation, and take minutes, for all meetings as directed by the Senior Leadership Team and HR.

·        To initiate contact with other agencies on behalf of the academy and parent/carers, and to liaise with all parties on a regular basis as directed by the DSL, SLT and LSTL.

·        To maintain positive relationships with team members, parent/carers and outside agencies.

·        To maintain high standards in record keeping, letter and report writing. Assist with a variety of other administrative tasks as required.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

·        Be enthusiastic, motivated, focused, professional, personable and resilient.

·        Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        Have an ability to organise and prioritise your work, working to deadlines

·        Be competent in the use of Microsoft packages Word and Excel and Management Information Systems (for example, Arbor).

·        Be able to work successfully with a range of people, including the wider school community

·        Promote the vision and values of Authentic Education at all times 

·        Experience in an administrative or school environment (desirable).

·        A proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.

If you are a dynamic and adaptable individual with a passion for supporting pupils with SEN needs, we would love to hear from you.

What we have to Offer: 

·        A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·        A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Group. 

·        All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·        Strong potential for career progression.

·        A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion. 

·        An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider. 

·        AE Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

·        A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.    

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Alison Evans; HR Academy Lead at alison.evans@la.weareauthentic.education  .

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