SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

GRADE 2, SCP 3 - 8

ACTUAL SALARY £21 100 - £23 723

36.5 HOURS, TERM-TIME ONLY

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wishes to appoint a School Administrator with the ability to speak Romanian fluently to communicate effectively with our Romanian-speaking community. We are a forward-thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils and staff, supportive representatives and Trustees, and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach, and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our family of schools consists of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School, and PA High School. We are a developing MAT, growing steadily with the opportunity for further internal promotion.

Applicants are sought from candidates who will complement the Administration Team and have the ability to promote the Administration team’s vision ‘to be the best part of your day’.

The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors. You will be flexible and able to cope with interruptions, work well within a team and on your own.

We require someone who can:

• Act in a courteous, diplomatic, and professional manner to ensure that consistent and outstanding customer service is provided at all times - ‘to be the best part of your day’.
• Smile and provide a warm welcome and assistance to visitors, parents, staff, and pupils of the school.
• Communicate in a clear, concise, and friendly manner both on the telephone and face to face.
• Write clear letters and reports.
• Complete work to the required standards of accuracy and presentation.
• Work on their own initiative with minimum support.
• Have a flexible attitude towards day-to-day tasks.
• Be an effective team player.
• Provide reception and switchboard support to our PACT schools, taking telephone calls and delivering messages as appropriate.
• Provide clerical support to our administrative functions.
• Manage incoming mail and be responsible for recording, stamping/franking, and posting outgoing mail.
• Deal with a wide range of demands from a variety of people.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Complete other tasks that are commensurate with the role.

Additional Requirement:

• Ability to speak Romanian fluently to communicate effectively with our Romanian-speaking community.

We are proud to offer a supportive and experienced leadership team, a hard-working and enthusiastic group of staff, a well-resourced MAT, and a smile every day. If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership 
• Retail Discounts  
• 2.5 well-being days
• £200 Employee Referral Scheme 
• Ongoing CPD for all staff 
• 24/7 GP Helpline 
• Well-resourced school 

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

"This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”.

Closing date: 3 April 2025