How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Administrator

Location:  Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7AX

Salary:      £23,192.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       40 hours per week, Monday -Thursday 07:45 -16:00 & Friday 07:45 - 14:45

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our exciting growth, Waterloo Lodge School, part of Options Autism, is offering a fantastic opportunity for a School Administrator to join our dedicated team. 

If you’re looking to work in a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will support the Facilities Manager in maintaining the school site and ensuring health and safety standards are met

About the Role

To assist the Office Manager in developing the school as a high-quality specialist provision for Autistic pupils by providing the highest standards of pastoral care for all pupils of all abilities in a safe and orderly learning environment which provides a high standard of behaviour. 

Areas of Responsibilities and Key Tasks

• Contribute to the life and community of the school in all of its aspects.
• To work within the philosophy of the school at all times.
• Ensure all administrative tasks are completed on time.
• To ensure that the school operates in an efficient manner.
• To prioritise own workload in order to ensure the proficient operation of the school.
• To work under the direction of the Executive Head Teacher, Head of School and in conjunction with the requirements of the Senior Leadership Team.
• To have professional integrity and discretion in relation to the overall function of the school, staff and pupil confidentiality.
• To ensure all individual files and records are kept up to date and maintained on a strictly confidential basis.   
• To maintain individual contact with all parents, professionals and other parties on matters relating to school.
• To keep the Executive Head Teacher, Head of School and other relevant staff informed of any issues arising.
• To request and maintain the school’s weekly petty cash float.
• To Ensure all electronic systems are maintained and kept up to date.

Essential

• GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working
• Ability to build relationships with adults & young people
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willing to undertake training
• Ability to prioritise tasks 

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an educational setting
• Driving Licence

About Us:

Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for students aged 10 to 18, supporting young people with a wide range of needs in the Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our team is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially, helping them rebuild their confidence and take pride in their achievements.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 proud to be part of Outcomes First Group, a company recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five years running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• 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. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 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. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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