Administrative Coordinator

Location: Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 5BB (Main site)

Satellite provisions

Tolworth – School Lane, Surbiton, KT6 7QH

North Kingston - Dysart School, Latchmere Road, North Kingston KT2 5TU

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15am – 4.15pm (with one agreed day finishing at 4pm), Term time plus one additional week.

Dysart School is an Outstanding special school for 150 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The School has high expectations for its pupils and believe there is no limit to their potential.

In addition Dysart School runs two satellite sites next to mainstream schools in the local area to help meet the need for high-quality SEN places in the borough of Kingston.

We are looking for a personable and dependable Administration Coordinator with strong organisational skills to manage the EHCP process and deliver effective administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the EHCP process, take accurate minutes and organise meetings

• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including financial administration and support

• Provide reception support and handle general clerical tasks, such as photocopying and call management

• Collaborate with colleagues to foster positive working relationships and contribute to the smooth functioning of the school community

Key Requirements:

• Energetic, efficient, and flexible, with strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently and use initiative while also working collaboratively with the whole school team

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of MIS packages is desirable

• Minimum GCSEs in English and Maths (A*–C pre-2014 or grade 9–4 post-2014) or equivalent competence at an appropriate level

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee referral scheme

• Membership to Discounts for Teachers

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Comprehensive training and development

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team

• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.

Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website

Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025

Interviews will take place on: week commencing 14th July 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.