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:   Administrator

Location:   Brinksway School, Stockport

Salary:     Up to £25,000 per annum dependant on experience

Hours:     30 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 3pm

Contract  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Administrator to join our close-knit team at Brinksway School located in Stockport.

About the role

To provide a high quality comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Service/Site as part of the Administration Team. 

This role will support our SENCO with administrative paperwork and some office duties

Responsibilities: 

• To provide an effective, timely and confidential administration support to staff and managers as required. 
• To ensure that relevant records and documents are kept up to date and are stored securely and confidentially at all times. 
• To respond timely and with flexibility to urgent or last minute staff/service requirements as a service providing function of the Centre. 
• To support other members of the Administration Team with work that requires extra members of staff to complete the tasks.
• Ensure awareness that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed.
• Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedy them where appropriate. Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others.
• Operate at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Adult/Child Protection, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies.
• Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.

Required

• Experience in administrative role
• Previous experience working in an SEN School (highly desirable)

About us

Our new Options Autism School - Brinksway School in Stockport. The school opened in September 2024 and will have capacity for 55 pupils. 

Brinksway School will be a Primary and Secondary Special Educational Needs School for pupils with Autism. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.​

Why join Options Autism?​

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 pupils 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*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. 

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