School Receptionist - Full-time
Location: Abbeytown, Cumbria, UK, CA7 4
Job Overview
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.
Position Details
* Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
* Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time
* School: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
* Role: Education Administrator (School Receptionist)
Responsibilities
* 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
* Managing essential records, coordinating communications, and ensuring a warm, professional welcome for students, parents, and visitors
* Responding to urgent requests, supporting teaching and support staff, and maintaining high standards of organisation, accuracy, and confidentiality
* Experienced in administration, with solid knowledge of relevant practices and software
Qualifications
* Experience in education or school administration
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Confidentiality and accuracy in handling records
* Familiarity with SEN environments is desirable
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school administration software
About Underley Garden School
Underley Garden School is a specialist SEN setting for pupils aged 5-19, with complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities. The school adopts a holistic, person-centred approach and offers a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy.
Why join Options Autism?
* We place the outcomes of pupils at the heart of everything we do, ensuring 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 package through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including:
o A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
o 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
o Cycle to Work Schemes
o Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* Additional School Benefits:
o Gift Voucher at Christmas
o Medicash Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
o Team Building Days
o 'Go Green Initiative' – every staff member living outside a 10‑mile radius from Underley Garden receives a payment for five days travel per month. We encourage car sharing where possible.
Additional Information
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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