SEND Administrator

24 hours per week (to be worked over a minimum of 4 days Monday to Friday)

(with 30-minute unpaid break each day)

39 weeks per year (including INSET days)

Annual Salary Grade 8 SCP 14-18 (£28,624 - £30,559 F.T.E)

(£15,739 - £16,803 actual annual salary)

St Mary's Catholic High School are looking to appoint a highly organised, competent, and enthusiastic SEND Administrator.   The post holder will be required to effectively provide administrative support to the SENDCO and the Learning Support Department.

The successful candidate will be:

• Educated to GCSE standard with five GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics.
• Experienced in working in a busy office environment (school based would be advantageous).
• Able to remain calm when under pressure and employ tact and diplomacy in difficult/sensitive situations.
• Able to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate proven experience of using their initiative.
• Confident with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of IT software including Microsoft packages.
• Reliable, trustworthy and have an understanding of confidentiality issues and GDPR.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.  CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education before applying.   If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Application packs including the job description and person specification may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack. 

Closing date:  10.00 am on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above.  We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.