School Administrator – Alternative Provision
Location: NG1, Nottingham
Contract: Full Time | Temporary to permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the School
Monarch Education are working with an Alternative Provision in the NG1 area of Nottingham, supporting children and young people who require additional support outside of a mainstream school environment.
The provision supports pupils who may have a range of SEND, SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs, providing a structured and supportive environment focused on helping young people re-engage positively with education.
About the Role
Monarch Education is looking for an experienced and organised School Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy Alternative Provision.
This is a varied role requiring someone who is confident, professional and highly organised, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents/carers and external professionals.
You will be an important part of the school office and will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced education environment, handling sensitive information and prioritising multiple tasks throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general school administration and office support.
- Act as a professional first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and external professionals.
- Answer telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
- Maintain accurate pupil records and school databases.
- Support with attendance monitoring, recording absences and following up attendance queries.
- Assist with admissions, pupil information and general school correspondence.
- Prepare letters, documents, reports and other administrative paperwork.
- Support with safeguarding administration and maintain confidential and sensitive records appropriately.
- Liaise closely with teaching, pastoral, SEND and senior leadership teams.
- Ensure visitors are signed in and appropriate school procedures are followed.
- Provide additional administrative support to the wider school team as required.
Essential Requirements
- Previous administration experience, ideally within a school, education or similar setting.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to deal professionally with pupils, parents/carers and external agencies.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Calm, professional and approachable manner.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Previous school administration experience.
- Experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEND or specialist education setting.
- Experience with school management information systems.
- Attendance or admissions administration experience.
- Experience dealing with safeguarding documentation.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
- GLA Approved Supplier
- Access to high-quality CPD through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding Training
- Refer-a-friend scheme with a £200 bonus
- Online portal to manage timesheets and pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities to secure permanent positions
Important Information
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work verification.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
If you are an experienced Administrator who is organised, confident and looking for an opportunity within an Alternative Provision in NG1, apply today.
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