Administrator 0315

About the role

Aurora White House School We're currently looking for a School Administrator to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering efficient and effective administrative, reception, and support services that are essential for the smooth operation of the schools. Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 5 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. To take a virtual look around our school please click here: White House Virtual Tour Key Duties: Welcome all visitors, ensuring safeguarding and correct sign-in/out procedures. Answer and log all incoming calls, redirecting or taking messages as appropriate. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Management Information System and other analogue and digital systems. Support with the collation and editing of reports, chasing missing data, and meeting deadlines. Prepare for and support meetings and events, to include administrative support, refreshments and resource creation. Make calls and gather information to support the day-to-day running of the business. Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link at the bottom of the page for the full job description. Knowledge, skills and experience: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Good level of literacy and numeracy (minimum GCSEs above 4/C, to include English and Maths, or equivalent). Demonstrable experience in an administrative role, preferably in a school or care environment. Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and ability to use databases. Organised, with good time management and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks with good task switching skills. High levels of interpersonal ability; able to work as part of a team and independently. Discreet, confidential, and reliable. Ability to remain calm and cope with unexpected situations. Due to the location of the school, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. How to Apply: For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search

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