Job Description:

School Administrator - SEND School

Location: Oldham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temporary, initially up to 2 months
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm (40-minute lunch)
Potential: Permanent opportunity may be available

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting an experienced School Administrator to join a welcoming SEND school in Oldham.

This is a temporary position covering the departure of a current administrator while the school recruits for a permanent replacement. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent.

The school is part of a large SEN Multi-Academy Trust, meaning there may also be wider opportunities within the Trust for strong and experienced administrators looking to build a long-term career in education.

The successful candidate will be an experienced school administrator who can hit the ground running and confidently support the day-to-day running of a busy school office.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous school administration experience is essential
• Experience working within a busy school office environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing pupil records, attendance, correspondence and general administration
• Professional and confident when dealing with staff, parents, pupils and visitors
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using Arbor - preferred
• Experience using Iris - desirable

The Role:

You will provide administrative support across the school office, acting as a key point of contact for staff, parents, pupils and visitors. Duties will include maintaining accurate records, managing calls and correspondence, supporting attendance processes and providing general administrative support to the wider school team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a specialist SEND setting and potentially secure a permanent position within the school or explore wider administrative opportunities across the Multi-Academy Trust.

Why Register with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• Dedicated consultant support
• Interview preparation and guidance
• Simple online timesheet portal
• Flexible holiday pay options
• Referral bonuses
• Regular networking and social events

How to Apply

If you have previous school administration experience and are available for an immediate start, please send your CV to (url removed).

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.