Job Description

Amegreen Education, established in 2023, operates three schools in West Berkshire: Northcroft Secondary (KS3-KS4), Haywards Farm Primary (KS2-KS3), and a new feeder school opening in January. Northcroft will soon transition into a KS4 and Post-16 Vocational School, ideally located in central Newbury, offering excellent links for community engagement and work experience.

We are committed to delivering a diverse, inclusive curriculum aligned with the national framework, underpinned by our core values: Be Safe, Belong, Be Inspired. At Amegreen, we work collaboratively to serve our students, families, and communities with integrity and ambition.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive School Senior Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations of our school office. This is a key role supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), staff, students, and families.

You will manage the admin team, oversee admissions, ensure compliance with GDPR and safeguarding, and support a wide range of school functions including events, communications, HR, and attendance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading and supervising the school office team, ensuring a positive and efficient working environment. Managing front-line enquiries and ensuring professional visitor handling with safeguarding checks. Coordinating admissions, student inductions, and medical records. Maintaining accurate pupil data across Arbor, CPOMS, and B Squared. Organising school events, trips, photographs, and flu vaccinations. Supporting SLT with policy updates, statutory data submissions, and general admin tasks. Managing school communications, website updates, and social media accounts. Monitoring attendance, producing reports, and liaising with the Local Authority. Supporting HR functions including staff inductions, training compliance, and supply cover. Attending Trust forums and sharing best practice across schools.

Essential Requirements:

GCSEs (Grade 4 or above) in English and Maths or equivalent. Experience managing a busy office and supervising staff. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with parents, visitors, and children. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school systems (e.g. Arbor, CPOMS). Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children's Services.

Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,163.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newbury RG14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

office : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person