Training and Induction Co-ordinator

Outcomes First Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organisation is seeking a Training Coordinator to manage the onboarding and training of staff. This full-time role based in Thetford involves coordinating inductions, monitoring compliance, and delivering key training sessions. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background, experience in training coordination, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including mental health support and a market-leading rewards platform.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in training coordination and onboarding is essential.
• Strong admin and organisational skills needed.
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and E-learning platforms required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate induction from Day 1 through probation.
• Organise school tours and IT access.
• Deliver in-house Safety Intervention and First Aid training.

Skills

Training coordination

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

E-learning platforms experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

This vital role ensures that all staff are effectively onboarded, trained, and fully compliant with internal and external training requirements—empowering them to support our pupils with confidence and care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate induction from Day 1 through probation.
• Organise school tours, IT access, Buddy system, and policy orientation.
• Monitor progress and support line managers with probation reviews.
• Manage Shine platform training compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate and record external training needs with SLT.
• Deliver in-house Safety Intervention, First Aid, and Medication training.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and generate compliance reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in training coordination and onboarding
• Strong admin and organisational skills
• Confident with Microsoft Office and E-learning platforms

Desirable

• Experience in SEND or education settings
• Familiarity with Shine or similar systems
• CPI Instructor status or training delivery experience, GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above

Safeguarding and About the Role

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.

About the Employer

Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways - Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil\'s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms. 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.

Location and Benefits

Thetford, Norfolk - £23k - £27k per annum • Full Time • Posted by: Outcomes First Group • Posted: Friday, 12 September 2025

We are proud to offer a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial in some schools, supporting better work/life balance and wellbeing. Health and wellbeing are important to us, with 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

And a market-leading 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 - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support