Skills Administrator

ISC group; Dadford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Academic Skills (SEND) Department. This pivotal role involves managing assessments and Access Arrangements while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential, along with a proactive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage assessments and Access Arrangements according to regulations.
• Flexibility and hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Academic Skills (SEND) Department in administration.
• Work closely with various stakeholders to assist pupils with additional needs.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations in assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an organised, proactive and highly detail-focused Administrative Assistant to support our Academic Skills (SEND) Department. This is a pivotal role at the heart of SEND provision, ensuring the smooth administration of assessments, Access Arrangements and statutory processes in line with JCQ regulations.

Working closely with the SENCo, teaching staff, the ExamsOffice and external agencies, the postholder will play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs to access learning and examinations fairly and effectively.

You will be highly organised with good attention to detail and a flexible hands-on approach. You will be an excellent communicator who works well collaboratively in a fast-paced school environment.

About Stowe School

Stowe School occupies Stowe House and approximately 200 acres of the Stowe estate and is located in Stowe’s world-famous landscape gardens set in 880 acres. Stowe School is an independent co-educational boarding School with approximately 900 pupils. There are around 500 full and part-time staff with 60 staff and their families living on site. The Stowe Group of schools (Stowe, Ashfold, Swanbourne House and Winchester House) are situated on four separate sites in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire and educate children from 3-18 years.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too. We are committed to fostering team engagement, attracting, mentoring, developing and retaining our best teachers and support colleagues.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.