Haringey Council
Senior Administrative Officer
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Senior Administrative Officer – Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children
Location: North London (Primary & Secondary sites)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Scale PO1, Spinal Points 26-28
Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Start Date: Monday, 1 September 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 9:00 AM, Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Interviews: Thursday 16 July / Friday 17 July / Monday 20 July 2026
About the School
Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children is an innovative provision for deaf children aged 3–16, operating across two purpose-built sites in North London.
- Collaborates with mainstream primary and secondary schools on shared sites.
- Offers a bilingual education approach (British Sign Language BSL and English).
- Committed to supporting deaf and hearing educators equally.
- An expanding school with increasing pupil numbers and a skills-based team.
The Role
We are excited to introduce a new operational post within the administrative team, central to the school’s smooth running. This is a varied, challenging, and rewarding role involving:
- Direct engagement with pupils and families
- Operational finance and HR responsibilities
- Managing a small office team
- Regular travel between Primary and Secondary sites
Key Responsibilities
You will provide strategic administration support by:
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- Developing, implementing, and improving administrative systems
- Overseeing MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook and beyond) and training staff
- Coordinating HR processes (recruitment, staff records, welfare)
- Managing school finance processes and budget adherence
- Facilitating communication between pupils, families, staff, governors and external partners
- Supporting operational efficiency and compliance
- Promoting the school’s disabled-friendly, inclusive culture
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is a problem-solving, adaptive multitasker with:
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Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven education-administrative background
- Team management skills in a fast-paced educational setting
- Expert MS Office proficiency (advanced Word, Excel, Outlook)
- BSL skills OR a willingness to commit to structured BSL learning
- Safeguarding awareness (DBS clearance required)
- Commitment to equal opportunities
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Preferred Competencies & Traits:
- Bilingual (BSL/English) fluency or available to build it
- Familiarity with HRIS and financial software for schools
- Experience in safeguarding-heavy environments (child protection protocols)
- Strong organsational and stakeholder-management skills
- Self-motivation prospective for growth through CPD
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What You’ll Gain
Blanche Nevile School provides a supportive cultural ecosystem with the following benefits:
- Warm, professional and collaborative work atmosphere
- Structured training programmes including paid BSL training
- Families and governors invested in school success
- CPD opportunities tied to broader professional development
- Child-focused, inclusive philosophy embedded in every policy
Applicants who meet the essential criteria and identify as disabled are automatically considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident employer scheme.
Application Details
For further information and an application form, visit: Vacancies Page
And please send completed applications to sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk.
Essential documentation required:
- Completed application form
- Supporting cover letter (addressing the selection criteria)
- Recent professional reference
Critical Note: CV applications will not be accepted.
Safeguarding &Appointment Process
- Applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance (enhanced).
- Two professional references must be verified prior to any formal offer.
- The school upholds Diversity & Safeguarding commitments across all roles.
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