Administrator and Exams Officer Full Time

Edith Weston, Rutland
Outcomes First Group

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 !

Job Title: Administrator and Exams Officer

Salary: £19,750 per annum

Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, LE15 8LY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30-4.30 Mon-Thurs, 4pm Friday

Contract: Permanent; Term Time + 2 weeks

Please note that we will interview suitable candidates as they apply and therefore this role may close early – we would urge you to apply as soon as possible.

Job Summary

To plan, organise and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the requirements of Outcomes First Group Education and Care.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the administration of all internal and external examinations within the school, including liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards and SENCO. Adhering to national regulations and guidelines.

Essential skills and competencies

• Must be experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent customer care skills
• Able to deal with complex enquiries, correspondence and reports
• Good standard of presentation and interpersonal skills – able to act as a reliable and effective first point of contact
• Sound organisational and planning skills, with a flexible approach
• Able to provide accurate reports and maintain electronic and manual data systems
• Able to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
• Driving licence and car due to location

Desirable skills and competencies

• NVQ Level Two or equivalent in Business Administration or a minimum of three years in a busy office environment
• Experience of working within an educational setting

About the School

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent special school for young people aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

We are part of Acorn Education and Care and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Acorn Education and Care is part of the Outcomes First Group.

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

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.