Administration Manager

TieTalent; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Rutland is seeking an Administration Manager to develop and manage the administrative team. This role involves ensuring high standards of HR, office management, and providing comprehensive support to the school. The position offers a permanent contract and operates within a unique 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance for staff.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme options

Mental health support access

Flexible benefits via Vista platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in education administration required.
• Grade C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Administration Team to provide confidential support.
• Oversee HR and administrative services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

English and Maths Grade C/4 or Equivalent

Job description

About

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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 the equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Administration Manager
• Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GT
• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
• 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 Administration Manager to join our close-knit team at Stretton Shires School.

About The Role

To work alongside the Headteacher to effectively develop and manage the Administration Team to provide comprehensive, confidential administrative support to the Service. To be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing HR and administrative services within the school.

The Administration Manager is responsible for providing administrative management services to the school, overseeing the Admin Department, maintaining high standards of HR, and supervising office staff.

Ensure all stakeholders benefit from high standards of service. Member of the SLT and responsible for the Administration Department to provide a safe environment for pupils, staff, visitors, and contractors.

Main point of contact for central services – including HR, Recruitment, Resourcing, and IT.

Essential Requirements

• English and Maths Grade C/4 or Equivalent
• Relevant experience in an education administration role

We have a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

About Us

Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18.

Established in 2005, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, and we continually recruit passionate staff to support our growth. Our goal is for every young person to progress developmentally, educationally, and socially, developing self-understanding and experiencing success.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative, measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Flexible benefits via Vista platform include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to enjoy life. 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.

#1 Nice-to-have skills include IT, Stamford, England. Work experience in administrative roles and proficiency in English are also preferred.