School Administrator

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 visitors, parents, and external professionals, ensuring a welcoming and professional front-of-house presence.
• Oversee and coordinate the EHCP annual review process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Monitor staff absences and arrange cover to ensure continuity of learning and operations.
• Oversee admissions arrangements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Act as the primary link between the satellite site , Central teams and Bedelsford Kingston site.

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

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

Rewards & Benefits:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)

• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme

• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)

• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Commitment to safeguarding

Bedelsford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.