Senior Administrator

at  Aspris

SEDGEMOOR MANOR SCHOOL ARE RECRUITING FOR A FULL-TIME SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR TO JOIN OUR DEDICATED AND TALENTED EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION TEAM.

Sedgemoor Manor is a specialist day school for young people who have needs associated with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum/SPLD and are aged between 10 and 18 years. Our tailored approach means we are able to support young people with a wide range of learning difficulties. We accept that young people who are referred to us may have previously experienced a ‘cycle of failure’ and our aim is to have a transformational impact on their lives by them experiencing a ‘culture of success’. We support all young people to achieve successful outcomes so that they can progress to experience fulfilling and rewarding lives.
As Senior Administrator your role will be to ensure that the administration operations within the school runs smoothly at all times and will include line management of the current small administration team.You and your team will manage the business administration functions of the school, including payroll, finance, HR, recruitment, H&S and more, with support from the Head teacher and Regional Business Manager.

• Line manage the administration team (4) to ensure administrative tasks are completed as instructed, to deadline and to a high standard.
• Ensure the effective operation of administrative processes and procedures, recognising the importance of enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of specific administrative processes / systems, for example effective record keeping and filing systems.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including site-based staff and wider central services functions (Finance, HR, Recruitment).
• Take a lead role in the recruitment of new employees by providing administrative support to managers, undertaking a range of pre-employment checks, and ensuring recruitment is legal, safe and meets regulatory standards.
• Oversee financial and accounting administration - invoices, processing of petty cash, checking transactions and undertaking reconciliation in line with academy financial procedures.
• Processing local payroll, ensuring systems are updated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including parents/carers, local authorities to arrange visits, meetings to support the referrals and admissions process.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the organisation of the new pupil admission and transition process including new starter pack and new pupil orientation.
• Work alongside and support the Regional Business Manager with the day-to-day administration queries.