School Administrator (term time plus 5 days) – Talbot House Children’s Charity – close date 6 August 2023

Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit an experienced, highly organised, and pro-active term-time only School Administrator to oversee the administration requirements of Talbot House School.

​We are a small non-maintained special school with pupils ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. All pupils have an EHCP with complex needs.

​Previous experience of working within an administration role is essential, ideally gained within a school environment. This role will work as part of a wider administration team as the School Administrator will cover reception from time to time, therefore, previous reception experience, ideally within a similar environment, would be advantageous but not essential. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, or alternatively, you could work Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break with meals provided).

Working term time only plus up to 5 required days (40 weeks), annual leave is taken during the school holiday periods.

Salary: £20,545.93 (£23,636.91 FTE – 45.2 weeks).

​​Starting date: September 2023.

Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
• have the option of joining the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• attend staff events.
• work with a passionate team.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

Close Date: midnight, Sunday, 6 August 2023

Shortlisting Date: w/c Monday, 7 August 2023

Interview Date: TBC

​​To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the skills, experience and knowledge section of the form.

For safer recruitment reasons we are unable to accept CVs. Please visit our website at www.talbothousecc.org.uk to complete to download and complete an application form. CVs will not be reviewed.

Applicants who read our tips for applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find this on our website.

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

Note: The Charity is committed to Safeguarding Children (see full policy details on our website). This post is subject to a disclosure and barring service check under the arrangements established by DBS and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service. We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their references will be addressed at interview.