School Administrator Start Date: 1st January 2025 or as soon after Salary: SC4 point 7 – 11 Min - £25,584 FTE / £22, 473 actual. Max - £27,269.00 FTE / £23,953 actual. Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:15am – 4:15pm) Monday – Friday – Term Time only plus 5 TE days Contract: Permanent NOR 143 Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we have an exciting opportunity for a permanent School Administrator to join our experienced and committed team from January 2025. St Luke’s is a one form entry school set in the heart of the Redditch community. As a Church of England school, we promote Christian values as part of our curriculum. Our ethos, vision and values reflect those of the Local Authority and Diocese of Worcestershire. We are due to join the Endeavour Schools Trust on 1st January 2025 and be a part of this family of local first schools. Job Purpose: To organise and provide school administrative services to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the school in support of the Senior Leadership Team by: - Leading, supporting and co-ordinating the work of the administrative staff in the school. To provide administrative support for Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher. To process pupil admissions, exclusions and transfers. To be the point of contact for the school in the school office Work consists of a variety of advanced tasks requiring detailed knowledge and specialist skills. Creativity is a feature of the job but exercised within the general framework of recognised procedures. Contact with people relates to issues which are generally not contentious but where the outcome may not be straightforward. Advice or guidance provided to others within the school relates to issues that are less well establishes. Work within clearly defined rules and procedures involving decisions chosen from a range of established alternatives. Have shared responsibility for accurate handling and security of cash, cheques or financial resources. Work is subject to deadlines involving changing problems, circumstances or demand. St Luke’s C of E First School pupils, staff and governors are looking for a School Administrator who; Has NVQ Level 3 equivalent qualification or experience relating to the role Has excellent English/Maths skills Has excellent inter personal skills Has the ability to work well under pressure Is organised and efficient, and is able to prioritise tasks Has the ability to support staff/pupils and respond effectively to parents/carers Can use specialist ICT packages/resources effectively • Has the ability to organise, lead and motivate other staff Has the ability to plan and develop systems Has the ability to work well with and relate to children and adults Can work effectively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and their own position within these. Has a willingness to get involved with the whole school community We can offer; Happy, motivated children who love to learn Supportive staff who thrive on working as a team A collaborative community involving the church and other local schools A commitment to the continual development and improvement of teaching and learning, through professional development The school is committed to safeguarding, the PREVENT strategy and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also complete an online check for all short listed candidates. A Disqualification Self Declaration Form is to be completed and returned with the application. All applications must be made using the Worcestershire County Council application form. Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024 Interview Date: Wednesday 18th December 202