Senior School Administrator

Role: Senior School Administrator  

Location: Onsite  - R.E.A.L Education Head Office  - Mansfield and Hinckley 

Salary: £31,220 to £34,860 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, Permanent (52 weeks) 

We are very excited to share with you a new opportunity within our R.E.A.L. Business Operations team.  

As part of our integration and growth, we are recruiting a Senior Administrator to manage all administrative tasks associated with RIS Mansfield & Hinckley. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic administrator to lead and collaborate with our key stakeholders. 

Here at R.E.A.L. Education, part of the wider Aurora Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to help every young person re‑engage, rebuild and reach their full potential. Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating safe, supportive environments where learners feel seen, valued and understood.  Every person in the organisation has a part to play and is truly valued.  

You will be responsible will include: 

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on our systems 

• Ensuring Commissioner returns are completed 

• Provide secretarial and admin support to our Central Services 

• Exam Officer for RIS Mansfield & Hinckley  

• Line management duties 

For more details, please find the Job Description below 

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Our ideal candidate is someone who is ready to take the next step in their career and be part of REAL’s next chapter. You will also need:  

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.  

• Good level of literacy and numeracy (at least 5 GCSEs above C (or equivalent) to include English and Maths – Preferred).  

• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role.  

• Computer literate (full suite of Microsoft applications) including the aptitude to learn new online platforms and systems relevant to the role.  

• Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.  

• Ideally experience in an Education setting 

🌟 We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

📱 Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

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How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.