School Administration Manager

Outcomes First Group; Borough of Spelthorne; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Administration Manager to join their team at Yiewsley Grange School. This role involves managing the Administration Team, providing HR and administrative support, and ensuring high service standards. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications. The organization offers a competitive salary and is part of a trial for a 4-Day Working Week, supporting work/life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing administrative tasks in an educational setting.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Administration Team.
• Provide comprehensive HR and administrative support.
• Supervise office staff and ensure high standards.

Skills

Relevant experience in an education administration role

Excellent communication skills

Education

English and Maths Grade C/4 or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

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. 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 — with others preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Administration Manager

Location: Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary: £37,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks

Start Date: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Administration Manager to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

• To work alongside the Headteacher to develop and manage the Administration Team to provide comprehensive, confidential administrative support to the Service.
• To be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of HR and administrative services within the school.
• The role will be based at Yiewsley Grange but required to travel across all 4 sites of Hillingdon Grange School – Yiewsley Grange (West Drayton), Colne Grange (Cowley), Upton Grange (Slough), Syon Grange (Isleworth).

The Administration Manager is responsible for providing administrative management services to the school. This includes:

• Overseeing the Admin Department and maintaining high standards of HR, administration services and efficiency, and supervising the office staff.
• Ensuring all stakeholders benefit from high standards of service.
• Being a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensuring the Administration Department provides a safe environment for pupils, staff, visitors and contractors.
• Acting as main point of contact for central services – including HR, Recruitment, Resourcing and IT.

Essential Qualifications

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

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged 3.5 to 19 years. We deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage learners with a range of learning difficulties, with smaller class sizes and a focus on functional skills.

Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of what we do, so you’ll have a meaningful impact on others’ lives every day.

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.

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

Additionally, a market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that suits you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.

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