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School Administrator
Harris Academy Wimbledon, London, SW19 2JY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 38 weeks per year, 20 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,980 - £33,870 FTE
Actual salary
- £14,340.16 - £15,187.66
Pay scale
- Grade 4 (Inner London)
Additional allowances
+ Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join the dynamic team at Harris Academy Wimbledon as our new Academy Administrator!
We are seeking a hardworking and ambitious individual to provide high-quality administrative support to the SENCO and SEN team during an exciting period of growth and development.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting students with additional needs, contribute to a passionate and dedicated team, and make a real difference in a thriving academy environment.
The actual salary for this role will be £14,340.16 - £15,187.66 (38 weeks per year, 20 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of working with secondary age children
- Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills.
- Computer literate-must have good ICT skills including a working knowledge of MS packages
- Strong work ethic and capacity for hard work
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising tasks
- Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
What the school offers its staff
We are an‘Outstanding'(Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.
Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.
Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is‘make a difference'and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.
Three words are crucial to how we guide students to be able to‘make a difference': independence, integrity and resilience.
Independence means we support students to develop their skills and attributes, so they have everything they need to succeed. We set challenging targets and raise aspirations so every single one of our students reaches their potential.
Integrity means staff and students must be fair and truthful and have the courage to take the right action in every situation, even when no-one is looking.
Resilience means we give students the tools to recover from difficulties. We show students how taking risks and making mistakes is all part of the learning journey. We also show students how hard work brings success, and support them to persevere with all challenges.
There is a great deal of collaborative working and sharing of good ideas about what works within secondary academies at Harris. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to none.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS,a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
Further information about the job
The key responsibilities of your role will be:
- To support the SENCO in maintaining a high standard of record keeping for all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- To co-ordinate all the paperwork for Annual Reviews and minute the meetings.
- To support the SENCO in managing LA consultations.
- To produce accurate agendas and minutes from all meetings relating to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- To develop and manage the SEN filing system (including emails, record of telephone conversations), the archiving, retrieval and disposing of SEN information as appropriate.
- To liaise with alternative provision providers and book provision as directed by the SENCO.
- To liaise with primary/feeder schools and external services ensuring that all SEN information is received.
- To forward SEN information to transfer schools.
- To communicate on behalf of the SENCO with key members of staff and outside agencies to ensure pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive excellent levels of care and support.
- To communicate on behalf of the SENCO with parents of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- To support the SENCO in managing the process of assessment and testing for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- To support the SENCO in maintaining timetables and rotas for teaching assistants.
- To respond to email, telephone and other queries as necessary.
- To undertake general office duties such as ordering resources, photocopying and refreshments.
- To undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by the SENCO.
- To complete reports/letters as requested.
- To participate in academy trips/visits when requested.
- To do a break/lunch duty when requested.
- Under the direction of the Academy Leadership Group, undertake such other tasks that may be required to further the efficient running of the academy, commensurate with the level of the post holder.
- To be responsible for own professional development, identifying training needs and requesting courses as appropriate.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Harris Academy Wimbledon
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1045 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harris Academy Wimbledon website
- Email address
- info@harriswimbledon.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 3962 4300
We are an ‘Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. With our new Sixth Form opening this year, we will soon have a full cohort of students aged 11-18.
Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.
Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.
Professional learning is at the heart of the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.
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