Administrator – Virtual School

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.

Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Are you a qualified administrator or do you have recent experience of working within an administration role? Are you looking for an opportunity to extend your expertise and skills? Would you valuethe opportunity of working within Rutland’s Virtual School and across SEND Inclusion & Learning to support the administration duties of promoting the educational outcomes for children with a Social Worker and those with SEND? If so this could be the role for you…….

We are looking for an enthusiastic and aspirational Administrator to the Virtual School on a secondment or fixed term contract for three days a week to make an effective contribution.

About you…

• Good standard of education
• Experience of using M365
• Experience of minute taking
• Good data entry skills

About the role…

As the Administrator to the Virtual School and as part of the SEND, Inclusion & Learning Service, the role will:

• contribute to the work of the Virtual School for administrative and related duties
• support the administration of the wider SEND, Inclusion & Learning Service, with a key focus on supporting children with a social worker and identified vulnerable cohorts

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

Internal applicants should seek permission from their line manager before applying for this position as a secondment.

The Administrator to the Virtual School interviews will be held face to face at the council offices on 07 August 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Gill Curtis, Head of SEND, Inclusion & Learning on 07973 855525 or at gcurtis@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Gill Curtis, Head of SEND, Inclusion & Learning on 07973 855525 or at gcurtis@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.