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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. Education Administrator
Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time
As part of Options Autism’s continued growth, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Education Administrator to join our close-knit, passionate team at Underley Garden School — a specialist SEN setting where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
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. 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
Experienced in administration, with solid knowledge of relevant practices and software
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.
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.
Additional School Benefits
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
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.