Overview
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Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Rota: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pupil Administrator / Exams Officer to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.
4-day working week (4DWW) concept outlined as part of a trial — 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay, subject to probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit and is subject to successful completion of probation.
Purpose of Role
To plan, organise and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the requirements of Outcomes First Group Education and Care.
Responsibilities
* To plan, organise and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the requirements of Outcomes First Group Education and Care.
* To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the administration of all internal and external examinations within the school, including liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards, adhering to national regulations and guidelines.
* To maintain all pupil records and communication to a high standard.
Examinations Administration
* Assist in the collation and printing of the termly student magazine and end of term school reporting cycle.
* Transport/Taxi Liaison.
* To handle incoming calls to the service, taking detailed and accurate messages and relaying them promptly to the appropriate person.
* To welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner and promptly ensure that the appropriate person is informed of their arrival, arranging refreshments as required.
* To ensure that identification is seen and verified for all visitors to the site.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide word processing, administrative and clerical services in a professional and confidential manner to ensure correspondence is handled in a timely and appropriate manner and that good relations are maintained with parents, Local Authorities and other bodies.
* Plan and support internal and external enquiries, a reception of visitors and a busy switchboard.
* Coordinate and support responses to emails, letters and telephone enquiries in a professional and sensitive manner.
* Support and assist in the preparation of routine and monthly reports where necessary.
* Liaise with Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Departments to support them in fulfilling their roles and ensure compliance with school procedures.
* Reception, answering telephone calls, taking messages.
* To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the assessment process.
* To ensure all pupil records are kept up to date on both internal and external systems.
About Us
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.
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.
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.
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
* Flexible Benefits through Vista: wide range of health, wellbeing, insurance benefits; 100’s of discount options; Cycle to Work Schemes; Electric Car Purchase Scheme; Critical illness cover; Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support).
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS where applicable.
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