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School Administrator
| Posting date: | 20 March 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1472871 |
Summary
Salary: Outer London Pay Spine 4/5 - Pro Rata to £25,123.81 - £28,197.07 (FTE £29,340 - £32,929)
Location: Bedelsford Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden SM4 6PX
Working Pattern: - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am – 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm Term time only , 36 hours per week.
Start date: September 2025
The Department for Education (DfE) granted permission for Bedelsford School to open a temporary satellite site for children with special education needs in the London Borough of Merton in September 2025. Bedelsford Chaucer Centre will have capacity for 40 places in the first year with the potential to increase up to 80 children over a three-year period. The provision will be for children who have a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. This is likely to include Speech Language and Communication Needs and may also include Autism Spectrum Conditions and other associated areas of need.
The DfE has also given approval for OHCAT to open a brand new purpose-built Free School in Merton and the aim is that pupils and staff will transfer across to the new Free School when it is completed.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Administrator/Receptionist & EHCP Coordinator to join the team at our new satellite site. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of the school’s administrative functions and support the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes. This role will be key in providing vital support to students, staff, and families, helping to maintain a welcoming environment and efficient administrative systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, managing reception duties
• Coordinate EHCP annual reviews by scheduling meetings, writing minutes, and sending documentation to the Local Authority to ensure the review process runs smoothly
• Oversee staff cover, including return-to-work procedures
• Manage admissions arrangements, census reporting, and liaise with Bedelsford’s main site for seamless communication
• Provide general administrative support, including maintaining records, organising meetings, and assisting with other school communication tasks
Key Requirements:
• Experience in school administration or as a receptionist (special educational needs setting is a plus)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and school management software
• Experience with EHCP coordination and school census reporting is desirable
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
Rewards & Benefits:
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Our Trust
The Bedelsford Chaucer Centre will be a satellite provision to Bedelsford School, which is part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our websiteWe are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place on: 14th May 2025
Location: Bedelsford Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden SM4 6PX
Working Pattern: - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am – 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm Term time only , 36 hours per week.
Start date: September 2025
The Department for Education (DfE) granted permission for Bedelsford School to open a temporary satellite site for children with special education needs in the London Borough of Merton in September 2025. Bedelsford Chaucer Centre will have capacity for 40 places in the first year with the potential to increase up to 80 children over a three-year period. The provision will be for children who have a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. This is likely to include Speech Language and Communication Needs and may also include Autism Spectrum Conditions and other associated areas of need.
The DfE has also given approval for OHCAT to open a brand new purpose-built Free School in Merton and the aim is that pupils and staff will transfer across to the new Free School when it is completed.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Administrator/Receptionist & EHCP Coordinator to join the team at our new satellite site. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of the school’s administrative functions and support the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes. This role will be key in providing vital support to students, staff, and families, helping to maintain a welcoming environment and efficient administrative systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, managing reception duties
• Coordinate EHCP annual reviews by scheduling meetings, writing minutes, and sending documentation to the Local Authority to ensure the review process runs smoothly
• Oversee staff cover, including return-to-work procedures
• Manage admissions arrangements, census reporting, and liaise with Bedelsford’s main site for seamless communication
• Provide general administrative support, including maintaining records, organising meetings, and assisting with other school communication tasks
Key Requirements:
• Experience in school administration or as a receptionist (special educational needs setting is a plus)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and school management software
• Experience with EHCP coordination and school census reporting is desirable
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
Rewards & Benefits:
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Our Trust
The Bedelsford Chaucer Centre will be a satellite provision to Bedelsford School, which is part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our websiteWe are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place on: 14th May 2025