SEN Office Manager and DSL
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,020 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Journey Education Group LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5 |
Summary
Job Description: SEN Office Manager and DSL
Reporting to: Angela Cousins, Headteacher and CEO
Location: Doncaster
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Working Pattern: Term Time Only. Working hours: 9am to 4.30pm, once weekly 9-7pm.
Salary: £35,000 FTE [39 weeks - £30,020 actual]
Summary
Are you an experienced and talented School Office Manager seeking a new role within a busy SEN school based in Doncaster?
Journey Education Group are currently in need of School Office Manager based in Doncaster for a busy SEMH Independent school and Alternative Provision. We are looking for someone with extensive school office experience and ideally having worked in an SEN environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
Desired
Degree or equivalent in fields such as business administration, human resources management, or information management.
Essential
Level 3 Qualified [3 A Levels or Level 3 Diploma/T-Level]
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
EXPERIENCE:
- Managing a busy office
- Budgeting experience
- HR experience
- Health and Safety qualification
- GDPR training
- Experience managing financial systems
- Accounting/Bookkeeping proficiency
- Experience managing and leading a team
- Knowledge of school software / Google Drive and IT systems
Background Checks: An Enhanced DBS Check is required. Candidates should either possess a current Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.
References: Able to provide two recent references from previous employers.
The Role
To co-ordinate and manage administrative team, providing high quality leadership and management
Operate as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, working closely with the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure welfare as students is paramount
Organisation and liaison with Parents/Carers - maintaining regular contact with parents / carers, through letters, telephone calls and meetings; providing information about any support for students’ learning offered within the provision
To work with students, parents/carers, school staff and outside agencies to ensure the attendance of students, including welfare checks where necessary
Ensure the referral and admissions process is managed effectively
Attend morning staff briefings with safeguarding updates and minute RAG meetings on a weekly basis
Compile all necessary monitoring reports for SLT and to ensure the effective transfer of data between the provision and our local schools or education providers
Attending and contributing to Pastoral Support Plan Meetings and Team Around the Child meetings as appropriate/where necessary
Organisation and co-ordination of multi- agency support where necessary
Liaison with and quality assurance of external agencies e.g. transport for students
Ensure that record keeping is maintained to the required standard and statistical data is readily available for monitoring and evaluation purposes
Implement quality assurance procedures for internal and external audits and compliance
Coordination of staff to successfully meet deadlines across coordinating and administrating Journey Education Independent School, Journey Education Tutoring, Legacy, HAF Camps and any other projects as applicable
Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
Ensure compliance with our data protection rules and procedures
Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Effective leading of the administrative team, to establish good practice in the office, offering support where required
Support other school duties, invigilation and enrichment
Support Journey Education Group’s ethos at all times and liaise closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support, and parents/carers, school staff and community and statutory teams and agencies, as appropriate.
Benefits
• Full Annual Leave allocation of 5.6 weeks despite pro rata term time [39 weeks]
• Sickness Leave – Full pay first three days, SSP thereafter
• Paid through PAYE with National Insurance, Tax deductions and NEST Pension contributions
• Opportunity to work within a supportive school with close collaboration across local sites
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to contribute to a vibrant educational community, we encourage you to apply.
Journey Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our provisions. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
Journey Education Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Reporting to: Angela Cousins, Headteacher and CEO
Location: Doncaster
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Working Pattern: Term Time Only. Working hours: 9am to 4.30pm, once weekly 9-7pm.
Salary: £35,000 FTE [39 weeks - £30,020 actual]
Summary
Are you an experienced and talented School Office Manager seeking a new role within a busy SEN school based in Doncaster?
Journey Education Group are currently in need of School Office Manager based in Doncaster for a busy SEMH Independent school and Alternative Provision. We are looking for someone with extensive school office experience and ideally having worked in an SEN environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
Desired
Degree or equivalent in fields such as business administration, human resources management, or information management.
Essential
Level 3 Qualified [3 A Levels or Level 3 Diploma/T-Level]
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
EXPERIENCE:
- Managing a busy office
- Budgeting experience
- HR experience
- Health and Safety qualification
- GDPR training
- Experience managing financial systems
- Accounting/Bookkeeping proficiency
- Experience managing and leading a team
- Knowledge of school software / Google Drive and IT systems
Background Checks: An Enhanced DBS Check is required. Candidates should either possess a current Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.
References: Able to provide two recent references from previous employers.
The Role
To co-ordinate and manage administrative team, providing high quality leadership and management
Operate as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, working closely with the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure welfare as students is paramount
Organisation and liaison with Parents/Carers - maintaining regular contact with parents / carers, through letters, telephone calls and meetings; providing information about any support for students’ learning offered within the provision
To work with students, parents/carers, school staff and outside agencies to ensure the attendance of students, including welfare checks where necessary
Ensure the referral and admissions process is managed effectively
Attend morning staff briefings with safeguarding updates and minute RAG meetings on a weekly basis
Compile all necessary monitoring reports for SLT and to ensure the effective transfer of data between the provision and our local schools or education providers
Attending and contributing to Pastoral Support Plan Meetings and Team Around the Child meetings as appropriate/where necessary
Organisation and co-ordination of multi- agency support where necessary
Liaison with and quality assurance of external agencies e.g. transport for students
Ensure that record keeping is maintained to the required standard and statistical data is readily available for monitoring and evaluation purposes
Implement quality assurance procedures for internal and external audits and compliance
Coordination of staff to successfully meet deadlines across coordinating and administrating Journey Education Independent School, Journey Education Tutoring, Legacy, HAF Camps and any other projects as applicable
Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
Ensure compliance with our data protection rules and procedures
Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Effective leading of the administrative team, to establish good practice in the office, offering support where required
Support other school duties, invigilation and enrichment
Support Journey Education Group’s ethos at all times and liaise closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support, and parents/carers, school staff and community and statutory teams and agencies, as appropriate.
Benefits
• Full Annual Leave allocation of 5.6 weeks despite pro rata term time [39 weeks]
• Sickness Leave – Full pay first three days, SSP thereafter
• Paid through PAYE with National Insurance, Tax deductions and NEST Pension contributions
• Opportunity to work within a supportive school with close collaboration across local sites
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to contribute to a vibrant educational community, we encourage you to apply.
Journey Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our provisions. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
Journey Education Group is an equal opportunities employer.