Description:
The School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.
The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grows in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.
The Role
- To manage and develop the full range of administrative support to the Principal and Senior Leaders, ensuring continuity is maintained between staff, students, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers / visitors, and all stakeholders.
- Under the direction of the Academy HR and Principal, be responsible for managing HR processes in the school and liaising with the shared service HR team.
- To support the Principal in the strategic and operational management of the school’s support services and the school's resources.
- To actively embrace the Trust’s core principles to ensure an inclusive and positive environment for our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- To manage the school events and functions programme, overseeing all administrative tasks including venue and facility bookings, operational logistics for school functions and providing 'on the day’ support, when required.
Key Accountabilities
- Line management of the school’s receptionist including being responsible for appraisals/target setting/performance management, training and development.
- To be responsible for any correspondence, reports and other information as requested by both the Principal and the SLT.
- To lead the school HR administrative arrangements in line with OHC&AT policies.
- To oversee the marketing and events management of the school website supported by OHC&AT.
- Keep abreast of website updates / compliance making any necessary changes when applicable.