Job Overview
Location: Minerva May School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9UU
Salary: FTE £20,000 – £27,000 (Depending on experience and qualification)
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
- To work with local authorities, parents, carers and other agencies to provide a nurturing and collaborative environment that develops aspiration, engagement and independence.
- To ensure everyone is respected, valued and supported to achieve the very best that they can.
"We nurture independent learners who are prepared for adult life."
Following our continued growth and recent expansion, Minerva May School is delighted to be recruiting for several new roles, creating exciting opportunities for passionate educators to make a meaningful difference. Our mission is to deliver a bespoke blend of academic and pastoral education that empowers some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities to thrive. This is a unique chance to join us at a pivotal stage in our journey, as we invest in our people, strengthen collaboration, and build a supportive, forward-thinking environment where both students and staff are valued, inspired, and able to reach their full potential.
Minerva May School is a brand-new specialist provision for children and young people aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ASC and associated challenges. With state-of-the-art specialist facilities and a mission to provide a nurturing and aspirational environment, we are proud to support students in developing the skills, confidence and resilience they need to succeed in learning and life.
Minerva May School is a specialist secondary school for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD and associated challenges. We provide a nurturing and structured learning environment where every student is supported to flourish both personally and academically. Our tailored approach includes:
- A Central Role in a Specialist Setting: As the first point of contact for many families, professionals, and visitors, you will play a vital role in representing our school and maintaining our warm, welcoming ethos.
- Supportive and Collaborative Staff Team: You will work closely with our leadership, teaching, pastoral and therapy teams, contributing to the smooth coordination of day-to-day operations in a busy and purposeful school environment.
- Diverse and Rewarding Workload: From managing communications and handling sensitive documentation, to supporting pupil admissions and helping organise enrichment activities, no two days are the same.
- Commitment to Professionalism and Safeguarding: As a key administrative professional, you will uphold our high standards in compliance, record-keeping, and safeguarding, supporting the safe and effective running of our specialist provision.
- Small Class Sizes: With just 6 to 8 pupils per class, we offer a highly personalised approach to learning, allowing for close collaboration between staff and families—something you’ll help facilitate in your role.
- A Skilled and Compassionate Team: Our staff are trained in trauma-informed practice and SEN, working together to create a supportive and purposeful school environment. As Administrator, you will support this by ensuring our communication, scheduling and systems run smoothly.
- Life Skills and Employability: Our curriculum includes key skills for life beyond school, encouraging independence and preparing students for adulthood. As a key member of the support staff, you will contribute to the planning and coordination of activities and events that enrich students' personal development.
We are looking for someone who is confident, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities with discretion and efficiency. If you take pride in delivering high-quality administrative support and want to be part of a school that genuinely changes lives, we would love to hear from you.
Our Ethos and School Motto:
At Minerva May, we are committed to a culture where children and young people are encouraged to be ambitious and develop the skills and attitude for a fulfilling adult life, regardless of their adverse childhood experiences. With specialist education and care, all children and young people should have the right to aspire and attain a thriving adulthood.
The spirit of our motto, “Together We Can” underpins our commitment to deliver quality education across all aspects of the school – its leadership, curriculum, pedagogy, facilities and partnerships.
Our motto plays out in different ways throughout the school, our work and our lives. It guides our actions and decisions. It enables our progress… it rings across our classrooms and our nurturing environment. Our students and other stakeholders are regularly reminded of our motto through our school assemblies, newsletters, engagement, and celebrations.
Our Vision: “Nurturing Independence”
Our Vision Statement: “We nurture independent learners who are prepared for adult life”
Our Vision and Vision Statement:
To work with local authorities, parents, carers and other agencies to provide a nurturing and collaborative environment that develops aspiration, engagement and independence. - To ensure everyone is respected, valued and supported to achieve the very best that they can.
Our Values:
At Minerva May each student, parent, carer and staff member shall uphold the values of the school. Our school values are based on the guiding principle of “we CARE.”
Pay: £20,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
