A partner provision in the local area is seeking a dedicated and experienced Administrator to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is based within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and is vital to the effective day-to-day running of the provision.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an administrator with previous administrative experience who is confident working in a specialist educational environment supporting pupils with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive administrative support across the provision, working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, external agencies, and families. The role requires a calm, professional, and highly organised individual who can manage a varied workload in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for telephone calls, emails, and visitors
- Maintain accurate pupil records and update internal data systems
- Support attendance monitoring, referrals, and admissions processes
- Provide administrative support to senior leadership and teaching staff
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals as required
- Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and safeguarding procedures
- Assist with general office organisation, filing, and scheduling
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous administrative experience (essential)
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident use of IT systems and Microsoft Office (school systems desirable)
- Ability to work calmly and professionally in a challenging environment
- A flexible, resilient, and proactive approach to work
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working in a PRU or alternative provision
- Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or similar
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Additional Information
This is a full-time position. Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The role is initially temporary, with the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches where applicable.
FREE child protection and Prevent Duty training is provided to all registered candidates.
For further details or to apply, please get in touch.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
.svg){kind=logo}
