School Administrator

Overview

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Outcomes First Group's colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything Outcomes First Group do at OFG, so Outcomes First Group’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. Outcomes First Group’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

Outcomes First Group is looking for an experienced School Administrator for Outcomes First Group's New Options Autism School - Southview in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

• Up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
• 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Permanent, Term Time only
• UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

Working closely with the SLT, you will provide excellent administrative and customer services to a variety of stakeholders, establishing and maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes to support the effective running of the school with a focus on operational excellence and to meet the current and future needs of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, timely, and confidential administration support to staff and managers as required.
• Ensure that relevant records and documents are kept up to date and are stored securely and confidentially at all times.
• Respond timely and flexibly to urgent or last-minute staff/school requirements.
• Support other colleagues with work that requires extra members of staff to complete the tasks.
• Contribute to keeping within agreed budgets as instructed.
• Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards.
• Operate in accordance with Company policies, particularly those related to Safeguarding and Protection.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school environment.
• Strong administration and communication skills.
• System experience (highly desirable).
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About Outcomes First Group

Outcomes First Group's New Options Autism School caters to young people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism, and associated learning and emotional needs. The school will have a capacity for 25 pupils and is due to open in Easter 2025.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, Outcomes First Group set and deliver new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in Outcomes First Group's care.

Outcomes First Group is proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to Outcomes First Group, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefits offering through Outcomes First Group's Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Outcomes First Group place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything Outcomes First Group do, ensuring your role has a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.