General Administrator

General Administrator Location: Barnhill Community High School Salary: Scale 3 NJC Point 6 £25,099 per annum Contract Type: Part -time, permanent Working Weeks: Term time only plus 5 Inset days (38 weeks per year) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection. The Role : The General Administrator will provide essential administrative support to the school, ensuring the efficient management of student attendance, data, and general office administration. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. This is an interactive role within a busy, welcoming office environment that forms part of a large secondary school. Key Responsibilities: Student Attendance: Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor student absences. Follow up on student absences with parents/carers in line with school policy. Prepare attendance reports for senior leadership and external agencies. Work closely with pastoral staff and external agencies to support student attendance improvement strategies. Plan and maintain the statutory and voluntary duties conducted by staff and ensure they attend. Data : Maintain and update student records on the school’s management information system (MIS). Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for internal and external use. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR) in handling student and staff information. Support with the preparation and submission of statutory returns. General Administrative Duties: Provide administrative support to school leadership and teaching staff. Manage correspondence, emails, and telephone calls professionally and efficiently. Assist in organising school events, meetings, and appointments. Maintain and update school records, filing systems, and office supplies. Support safeguarding procedures by ensuring all records are up to date. Assist with reception duties, greeting visitors, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed What We Offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role. Competitive salary and benefits package Further Information: Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to ap