Administration Assistant

Job Title:                School Administration Assistant

Location:               Waterloo Lodge School

Salary:                    £8,474.00 per year

Hours:                    20 hours per week, 8:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday (Term time plus 5 inset days)

Contract:               Permanent, Term Time only

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We’re looking for a School Administrator Assistant to join Waterloo Lodge School team. Someone with relevant administration experience would be perfect for this role.

About the School

Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for children with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

About the Group

We are part of the Outcomes First Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Outcomes First Group provide education and care across schools and residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning.

About the Role

This new job role is to assist the Office Manager in developing the school as a high quality specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who can contribute to the life and community of the school and can prioritise their own workload in order to ensure the proficient operation of the school.

Essential Criteria

GCSE’s in English and Maths, grade C or above (or equivalent)

Basic computer literacy skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to prioritise tasks

Why work for us?

• Social activities
• "Your Wellbeing Matters"
• Employee Rewards Hub
• Free School meals on site
• No two days are ever the same
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path

Applications are invited online though the Outcomes First Group website www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk. If you have any further questions regarding how to apply please contact our reception team on admin@waterloolodge.co.uk

Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care.

A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.