School Administrator - Full-time

Medway Green , Wouldham

Ref:MED886-6157-5S
Posted:10/10/2019
Pay:Up to £20 000
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:17/10/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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We are looking for a new Office Administrator to help start up and grow a new independent special educational needs school for up to 46 pupils aged 5-11 with a wide range of behavioural, social and emotional needs including ASC.

The Medway Green School site is currently going through significant refurbishment and is based in Wouldham, Kent. We are looking forward to welcoming our first students in November. To support our rapidly growing team, we are looking for an experienced and highly competent administrator.

As the successful applicant you will be an accurate and efficient worker with extensive experience in different administrative roles requiring autonomy and problem solving. You will be an excellent verbal and written communicator with high levels of literacy and numeracy. As well as having the ability to prioritise tasks and follow procedures you will be a fast learner and willing to take on differing challenges as they present themselves.

This is your chance to join a high achieving team at Acorn Care and Education, part of the National Fostering Agency Group, we provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally.

Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

The successful candidate would be due to start as soon as possible and be able to support with the opening in late 2019. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the school at the very start and see the team and pupils grow and develop.

This position is due to commence as soon as possible (subject to approved reference/DBS checks). Applications are invited online through the Acorn Care and Education website www.acorncare.co.uk If you have any further queries regarding how to apply please email recruitment@acorncare.co.uk

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Information about the school

Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 1-3. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life.

Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 48 students. The next phase of our growth will grow our role to 67 students and introduce a KS4 curriculum.

Medway Green is a part of Acorn Education. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education with accommodations for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rochester, Maidstone and surrounding areas, with excellent access to the M2 and M20 motorways.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jade Hallett - School Administrator
Address:School Lane , Wouldham , Kent , ME1 3TS
Telephone: 01634968420
Email: mgs-office@medwaygreenschool.co.uk

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