Overview
Hazel Cottage School is seeking a versatile and motivated School Operations Support Assistant to provide vital support across both the school office and kitchen. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a busy, nurturing school environment, ensuring high standards of administration, safeguarding, catering, and pupil welfare. Provide professional support in the school office, handling calls, parental communications, and administrative tasks. Ensure safeguarding, GDPR, IT security, and school policies are followed at all times. Maintain accurate pupil records, manage attendance, and support EHCP processes as required. Assist in the kitchen, preparing meals, serving food, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Support Health & Safety compliance and safe working practices in both office and kitchen areas. Collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support pupils\ wellbeing and school operations. Participate in school events, meetings, and training as required.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional office support: handle calls, parental communications, and administrative tasks.
* Ensure safeguarding, GDPR, IT security, and school policies are followed at all times.
* Maintain accurate pupil records, manage attendance, and support EHCP processes as required.
* Assist in the kitchen: prepare meals, serve food, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Support Health & Safety compliance and safe working practices in both office and kitchen areas.
* Collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support pupils\ wellbeing and school operations.
* Participate in school events, meetings, and training as required.
Qualifications
* GCSEs in English and Maths (essential).
* Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent (essential).
* Experience in administration and/or kitchen support, ideally in a school or similar environment.
* Competent in MS Office and data management systems.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
* Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and promoting inclusion.
Desirable
* Safeguarding or data protection training.
* Experience managing suppliers, contracts, or school events.
About Outcomes First Group and Benefits
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and wellbeing. We are 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, with others preparing to roll it out as staffing permits. Whether it is already in place or forthcoming, this is a great time to join #teamOFG. Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties for over 16 years. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth year running. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and welfare checks, and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Note: You\ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay in line with 4DWW terms. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We aim to keep applicants informed throughout the process. We do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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