School Administrator

Salary: OHCAT Inner London Pay Scale, Grade:
Sc4/5, (£31,977.00 - £36,958.00)

Location: Nightingale Community Academy, Priory Lane Satellite Site, London, SW15 5RT

Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent (All Year-Round)

Start Date: April 2026

Nightingale Community Academy is a special school in Wandsworth, providing education for boys aged between 5 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub, an outdoor adventure playground, weekly music lessons, and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post‑16 students have access to a broad curriculum, including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture, and hospitality.

All pupils also enjoy regular animal therapy sessions at Tom’s Farm, located on our expansive school grounds.

Staff at Nightingale Community Academy take pride in the development of young people in a safe and stimulating environment and are offered a rewarding and varied career in return.

We are excited to announce the development of a new satellite site, opening after Easter 2026. This provision will offer up to 72 secondary places for boys and girls, introduced through a phased build‑up over three years. Joining the team at this new site provides a unique opportunity to help shape a brand new provision from the ground up, creating a safe, supportive and inspiring environment for students from day one.

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.

• 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.

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.

Find out what makes Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.

Our Trust Nightingale Community Academy is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education…