Education Administrator

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an Education Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of a busy SEN environment. This role includes managing records, coordinating communication, and providing administrative support for staff and management. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and be confident in communication. This full-time position offers a unique 4-Day Working Week, allowing for an enhanced work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Additional School Benefits

Team Building Days

Qualifications

• Experienced in administration, with solid knowledge of relevant practices and software.
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a busy team.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable drafting letters, memos, and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining accurate, confidential records.
• Coordinating effective communication between staff, families, and external partners.
• Handling a diverse range of administrative tasks that keep daily operations on track.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Time management

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Education Administrator

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary: £27,560.00 per annum (Not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm

Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time

Start Date: December 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Step into a key role that keeps our school running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be the heartbeat of our busy SEN environment, providing vital administrative support to staff and managers, managing essential records, coordinating communications, and ensuring a warm, professional welcome for students, parents, and visitors alike.

No two days will be the same as you balance a variety of tasks — from responding to urgent requests, supporting both teaching and support staff, to maintaining high standards of organisation, accuracy, and confidentiality. Your contribution will directly support the safe, nurturing environment where every student can flourish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and maintaining accurate, confidential records
• Coordinating effective communication between staff, families, and external partners
• Handling a diverse range of administrative tasks that keep daily operations on track
• Supporting staff with urgent requests and helping the school deliver a seamless experience
• Creating a welcoming, professional environment for all visitors and school community members
• Playing a vital role in upholding the school’s high standards for organisation and confidentiality

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced in administration, with solid knowledge of relevant practices and software
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a busy team
• Excellent communicator, comfortable drafting letters, memos, and handling sensitive information
• Organised and efficient with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle priorities under pressure
• Tech-savvy with good IT skills to support daily administrative functions
• Adaptable, reliable, and committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of our students

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• Additional School Benefits
• Birthday Chocolates
• Gift Voucher at Christmas
• Medicash Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
• Team Building Days
• ‘Go Green Initiative’ – Every staff member who lives outside of a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden will receive a payment for five days travel per month. We encourage car sharing where possible
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.