Administrator Lead
4 days ago
Whittington
At Outcomes First Schools, we believe in giving you the time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work! Job Title: Administrator Lead\n Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ \n Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm \n Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only plus 2 weeks \n Start: November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role\n Join us at Bluebank School, where great organisation makes a real difference! We are on the lookout for an experienced, highly organised, and proactive Administrator Lead to oversee the daily operations of our school office. \n This role goes beyond traditional administration. You will be a trusted point of contact for the Headteacher, colleagues, students, families, and professionals, ensuring that the systems and processes behind school life run smoothly and efficiently. \n From coordinating admissions and student reviews to supporting recruitment, examinations, finance, and school operations, you’ll enjoy a role filled with variety and responsibility. If you thrive in a busy environment and can manage competing priorities with discretion and attention to detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! What You’ll Do\n\n • Lead and coordinate the day-to-day administration of the school office, prioritising workloads and ensuring key deadlines are met.\n, • Provide confidential administrative support to the Headteacher, including correspondence, meetings, minutes, reports, and follow-up actions.\n, • Coordinate referrals, admissions, and student review processes, including EHCP Annual Reviews and relevant case conferences.\n, • Serve as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for families, visitors, Local Authorities, and other professionals.\n, • Support safer recruitment and HR administration, including interviews, required checks, staff records, absence, induction, and training information.\n, • Coordinate examination administration, including entries, timetables, awarding body communications, invigilation arrangements, results, and certificates.\n, • Assist with school finance and purchasing processes, including purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and financial records.\n, • Maintain accurate and confidential records while supporting inspections, audits, safeguarding processes, and the smooth operation of the wider school.\nAbout You\n You are a confident and experienced administrator who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and keeping a busy environment organised. You bring: \n\n • GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.\n, • Relevant administrative experience and a solid understanding of office systems and procedures.\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.\n, • The confidence to work independently, use initiative, and coordinate a varied administrative workload.\n, • Professional discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.\n, • A welcoming and professional approach when communicating with students, families, colleagues, and external professionals.\n, • An understanding of the importance of safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting young people with SEMH and other special educational needs.\n, • A full UK driving licence.\nAbout Bluebank School\n Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, dedicated to providing specialist education for students aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex learning needs. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential. \n With small class sizes and personalised learning programmes, we help students develop the academic, social, and life skills they need to succeed. Our tailored curriculum combines National Curriculum learning with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, resilience, communication, and independence. \n At Bluebank School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We celebrate individuality, build confidence, and empower students to overcome challenges, recognise their strengths, and achieve meaningful success. Guided by our ethos that everybody is somebody, we work together to ensure every young person feels respected, included, and ready for their future. \n At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise, and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring, and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia, and experiences of trauma or adversity. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running in 2025. Why Join Us?\n We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks, and successful applicants will undergo a fully enhanced DBS check. \n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:\n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n \n\n We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education 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.