School Administrator

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly organised School Administrator to play a vital role in setting up and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our new satellite site.

• Provide efficient administrative and clerical support to the IS, Assessments, and Clinical teams, ensuring accurate records, reports, and correspondence are maintained.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and school events, including diary management, minute-taking, and travel arrangements.
• Manage office resources, deliveries, and filing systems to maintain an organised and well-run school environment.
• Support recruitment and staff induction processes, liaising with agencies and preparing induction materials.
• Assist with assessments, EHCP reporting, and general administrative tasks to support the effective operation of the school.

• GCSE grade A – C English and Maths or equivalent
• Previous experience in a school administration or office-based role (experience within an SEMH or SEN setting desirable).
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and empathetic approach.
• Confident using IT systems and school management software
• A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude, with a commitment to safeguarding and supporting the needs of all pupils.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.