SEND Administrator

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JL

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Term Time Only, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4 Points 6-7 £25,989-£26,403 FTE (Actual Salary £21,780-£22,127)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

Contract type: Term Time Only

Salary: Grade 4 Points 6-7 £25,989-£26,403 FTE (Actual Salary £21,780-£22,127)

Contract term: Permanent

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is an amazing place to work and learn, where the young people are at the very heart of everything we do. Our Christian Ethos underpins all aspects of school life and ‘Through God, We Care’ about everyone within our school and wider community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school which is both academically and holistically thriving and it is also an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious and hardworking individual to develop their career, as we believe that by having, ‘High Expectations, High Aspirations, and High Standards – You will succeed’. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), which has Primary through to Sixth Form provision. Therefore, there are many exciting cross phase professional development opportunities on offer for the successful candidate.

We are looking for:

• Inspiration, passion, energy and a love of learning.
• Dedication and commitment to our Vision, Values and Christian Ethos.
• Someone who will go above and beyond what is expected for The Boteler Family.
• An individual who aspires for future career development.
• Someone who is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Someone who has the highest standards in their professional conduct and the highest expectations of both staff and students.
• A positive role model and ambassador for Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and TCAT, within the wider community.

We can offer:

• A vibrant thriving school community.
• A school where people and relationships really matter.
• A school with an exciting future as is continuously improves on its ‘excellence in education’ journey.
• Highly motivated and talented staff with a strong team ethic, who work together to provide the very best education for each individual young person.
• A warm friendly atmosphere based on the Christian Values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance.
• Wonderful students who want to succeed and who value the relationship staff have with them.
• A wide range of cross phase experiences and opportunities through our Multi Academy Trust (TCAT).

At The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’ our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

How to Apply:

For further details and application forms visit https://www.boteler.org.uk

Please use the ‘Support staff application form (Word)’ Please download and save to your computer before editing. (CV’s are not acceptable)

Deadline for applications: Monday 1 December 2025 at noon

Shortlisting date: Monday 1 December 2025 at 15:00

Interview date: Thursday 4 December 2025

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A vibrant thriving school community.
• A school where people and relationships really matter.
• A school with an exciting future as is continuously improves on its ‘excellence in education’ journey.
• Highly motivated and talented staff with a strong team ethic, who work together to provide the very best education for each individual young person.
• A warm friendly atmosphere based on the Christian Values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance.
• Wonderful students who want to succeed and who value the relationship staff have with them.
• A wide range of cross phase experiences and opportunities through our Multi Academy Trust (TCAT).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 861 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School website
• Email address: jmuckley@boteler.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-thomas-boteler-church-of-england-high-school

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