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 equivalent).
Role: Office Administrator
Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT
5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm, except Mondays until 4:30pm)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our supportive and close-knit team at Longdon Hall School – part of Acorn Education.
As our Office Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in the smooth running of the school’s day-to-day operations. Working closely with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide a high-quality administrative service, ensure effective communication with stakeholders, and help create a welcoming and efficient front office environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a school office or administrative setting who is committed to supporting a school environment that puts the needs of young people first.
Provide general administrative support, including typing, filing, post distribution, and handling calls and enquiries
Assist with ordering supplies and consumables, following accounts procedures using Focal Point
Process invoices and liaise with the Head Office Accounts team
Support with internal systems to ensure the school operates efficiently and in line with policy
Handle confidential information in accordance with Data Protection and safeguarding requirements
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in all interactions
Experienced in school administration or a similar front-of-house role
Familiar with safeguarding practices and data protection requirements
Competent in using office systems and handling sensitive data with discretion
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.
Why join Acorn Education?
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.
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
And 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.
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.