School Administrator

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

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’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).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:      School Administrator

Location:         Red Moor School, Churchtown, Lanlivery

Salary:             £19,940.66 per annum (pre-tax take home salary, not pro rata)

Hours:       42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

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 now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Administrator to join our team at Red Moor School.

Who are we looking for?

Red Moor School are looking for a creative, resilient and enthusiastic School Administrator to join our growing school and existing Administration team. Above all else we are looking for someone with the right attitude and outlook.

Essential:

• Using multiple information management systems and communication software. 
• Good communication skills in a variety of formats.
• Proactive approach to administration, a high level of organisation skills, and the ability to multi-task. 

The job is more than just admin, and so the willingness to get involved the whole-school ethos is essential. As the first and main point of contact for the school, the ability to represent the school positively in sometimes quite challenging circumstances is essential.

Desirable

• Experience in working within a school/ office environment.
• Commitment to personal development and training.
• Ability to adapt to existing procedures and review regularly to ensure the office runs efficiently.

About the School

Red Moor School is an independent special educational needs provision near Bodmin, Cornwall. The school facilitates tailored support for up to 60 pupils aged 5-18 whose needs are predominantly SEMH and ASD related.

The school opened in September 2020 and has recently gone through significant refurbishment to allow our students to further benefit from our fantastic location and creativity of our staff team. The working day can be great fun and varied but can also be challenging.

Acorn Education & Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable children and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

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

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

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

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*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.