School Administrator. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Job Title: School Administrator

Location: London Borough of Southwark

Reports To: Headteacher/Office Manager

Job Summary:

The School Administrator plays a crucial role in promoting the safety and well-being of students within the school. This position involves managing and maintaining robust safeguarding and admin procedures, providing administrative support to the office team, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. The School Administrator acts as a central point of contact for safeguarding and admin concerns and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safety of all students. This position is a long-term position (July 2026+). To see if the school is a right fit for you, before you commit, you can do a Paid trial week!

Salary: £13 - £15 per hour - enhanced DBS on the update service required. Full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safeguarding Procedures:
   • Implement and oversee the school's safeguarding policies and procedures in accordance with statutory guidelines and best practices.
   • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and changes in regulations, ensuring compliance within the school.
2. Administrative Support:
   • Provide administrative support to the designated safeguarding lead and the wider safeguarding team.
   • Maintain accurate and confidential records of safeguarding cases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
   • Schedule and coordinate safeguarding meetings, training sessions, and relevant events.
3. Reporting and Documentation:
   • Receive and record safeguarding concerns reported by staff, students, or external agencies.
   • Compile comprehensive reports for safeguarding meetings, case conferences, and external agencies as required.
   • Ensure all relevant safeguarding documentation is kept up-to-date and easily accessible.
4. Training and Awareness:
   • Organize and coordinate safeguarding training and awareness programs for staff, ensuring they are informed and trained in safeguarding procedures.
   • Support the dissemination of safeguarding information to students and parents.
5. Communication and Liaison:
   • Act as a central point of contact for safeguarding concerns, facilitating communication between staff, students, parents, and external agencies.
   • Liaise with external agencies, such as social services, to report and follow up on safeguarding cases.
6. Policy Review and Development:
   • Collaborate with the safeguarding team to review and update safeguarding policies and procedures in line with best practices and regulatory changes.
   • Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to the school's safeguarding policies.
7. Record Keeping:
   • Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential records of safeguarding concerns, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
   • Monitor the status and progress of safeguarding cases, following up on actions as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, education, or administration).
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting is desirable.

If you, or anybody else is interested in this role please don't hesitate to get in touch with Reign or click apply now!

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.