School Administrator
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Nethercote, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Polaris Education - The Olive Frances School, Banbury
School Administrator
Basic Salary: £21,257.48
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Banbury could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
About the School
Located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, our School has the capacity for up to 84 pupils and offers safe and supportive environments for pupils from 5 to 18 years old with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our School will form part of the Polaris Community who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We're incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors
Promote and act on initiatives to improve quality of life and wellbeing for pupils and staff
Reception
The school administrator will provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner.
Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate
Ensure visitors sign in, sign the safeguarding disclaimer and are provided with a visitor's badge
Accurately maintain the shared calendar and update the school information
Provide refreshments for visitors
Work on parents' evening and other evening events as required
Have an effective and efficient resource process, keeping the resource ordering up to date and chasing where appropriate
Inform the relevant staff member when deliveries arrive
Distribute internal and external post and correspondence as appropriate
Arrange the ID cards for all new starters and governors for the school
Liaise when necessary with transport services and taxi suppliers for pupil transport
Support education staff with providing work experience opportunities for pupils
Administration
Provide full administrative support to the head teacher, school management team and all other education staff at the school.
For the full list of responsibilities, click apply now to visit our careers portal
Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral
Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
Excellent organisation skills with a systematic approach to workload management
Excellent time management, planning and work prioritisation skills
Experience of developing systems and processes
Excellent understanding of SIMS
Ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor expenditure and costs
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Ability to plan and develop systems
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Confidentiality of information as appropriate
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.
Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:School Administrator, Location:Banbury, ENG-OX17 2BS
School Administrator
Basic Salary: £21,257.48
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Banbury could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
About the School
Located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, our School has the capacity for up to 84 pupils and offers safe and supportive environments for pupils from 5 to 18 years old with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our School will form part of the Polaris Community who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We're incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors
Promote and act on initiatives to improve quality of life and wellbeing for pupils and staff
Reception
The school administrator will provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner.
Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate
Ensure visitors sign in, sign the safeguarding disclaimer and are provided with a visitor's badge
Accurately maintain the shared calendar and update the school information
Provide refreshments for visitors
Work on parents' evening and other evening events as required
Have an effective and efficient resource process, keeping the resource ordering up to date and chasing where appropriate
Inform the relevant staff member when deliveries arrive
Distribute internal and external post and correspondence as appropriate
Arrange the ID cards for all new starters and governors for the school
Liaise when necessary with transport services and taxi suppliers for pupil transport
Support education staff with providing work experience opportunities for pupils
Administration
Provide full administrative support to the head teacher, school management team and all other education staff at the school.
For the full list of responsibilities, click apply now to visit our careers portal
Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral
Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
Excellent organisation skills with a systematic approach to workload management
Excellent time management, planning and work prioritisation skills
Experience of developing systems and processes
Excellent understanding of SIMS
Ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor expenditure and costs
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Ability to plan and develop systems
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Confidentiality of information as appropriate
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.
Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:School Administrator, Location:Banbury, ENG-OX17 2BS
Reference: 225205580
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School Administrator
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Nethercote, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Polaris Education - The Olive Frances School, Banbury
School Administrator
Basic Salary: £21,257.48
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Banbury could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
About the School
Located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, our School has the capacity for up to 84 pupils and offers safe and supportive environments for pupils from 5 to 18 years old with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our School will form part of the Polaris Community who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We're incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors
Promote and act on initiatives to improve quality of life and wellbeing for pupils and staff
Reception
The school administrator will provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner.
Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate
Ensure visitors sign in, sign the safeguarding disclaimer and are provided with a visitor's badge
Accurately maintain the shared calendar and update the school information
Provide refreshments for visitors
Work on parents' evening and other evening events as required
Have an effective and efficient resource process, keeping the resource ordering up to date and chasing where appropriate
Inform the relevant staff member when deliveries arrive
Distribute internal and external post and correspondence as appropriate
Arrange the ID cards for all new starters and governors for the school
Liaise when necessary with transport services and taxi suppliers for pupil transport
Support education staff with providing work experience opportunities for pupils
Administration
Provide full administrative support to the head teacher, school management team and all other education staff at the school.
For the full list of responsibilities, click apply now to visit our careers portal
Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral
Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
Excellent organisation skills with a systematic approach to workload management
Excellent time management, planning and work prioritisation skills
Experience of developing systems and processes
Excellent understanding of SIMS
Ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor expenditure and costs
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Ability to plan and develop systems
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Confidentiality of information as appropriate
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.
Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:School Administrator, Location:Banbury, ENG-OX17 2BS
School Administrator
Basic Salary: £21,257.48
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Banbury could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
About the School
Located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, our School has the capacity for up to 84 pupils and offers safe and supportive environments for pupils from 5 to 18 years old with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our School will form part of the Polaris Community who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We're incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and visitors
Promote and act on initiatives to improve quality of life and wellbeing for pupils and staff
Reception
The school administrator will provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner.
Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate
Ensure visitors sign in, sign the safeguarding disclaimer and are provided with a visitor's badge
Accurately maintain the shared calendar and update the school information
Provide refreshments for visitors
Work on parents' evening and other evening events as required
Have an effective and efficient resource process, keeping the resource ordering up to date and chasing where appropriate
Inform the relevant staff member when deliveries arrive
Distribute internal and external post and correspondence as appropriate
Arrange the ID cards for all new starters and governors for the school
Liaise when necessary with transport services and taxi suppliers for pupil transport
Support education staff with providing work experience opportunities for pupils
Administration
Provide full administrative support to the head teacher, school management team and all other education staff at the school.
For the full list of responsibilities, click apply now to visit our careers portal
Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral
Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
Excellent organisation skills with a systematic approach to workload management
Excellent time management, planning and work prioritisation skills
Experience of developing systems and processes
Excellent understanding of SIMS
Ability to work within allocated budgets and monitor expenditure and costs
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Ability to plan and develop systems
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Confidentiality of information as appropriate
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.
Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:School Administrator, Location:Banbury, ENG-OX17 2BS
Reference: 225205580
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