Office Manager
hace 2 días
Walsall
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? 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. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Office Manager Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: February 2026 About the Role Ryecroft School is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and inspiring Office Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of our school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading a team, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a busy, purpose-driven educational environment. As Office Manager, you’ll be the engine behind the school’s administrative, financial, and organisational operations—ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and with professionalism at every level. About the role Working closely with the Head of Service, you will lead and develop the Administration Team while overseeing the school’s core operational processes. From front-of-house and admissions to HR and finance support, you’ll ensure the delivery of a high-quality, confidential, and responsive service that supports both staff and students. This role offers real scope to shape systems, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing development of the school’s support services. Key Responsibilities Administration & Leadership • Lead, manage and develop the Administration Team to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality administrative support, • Maintain confidentiality across all areas of work and ensure data is handled in line with policy and legislation, • Support the Head of Service with the planning and development of administrative and support services, • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school reception, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment, • Support the School Administrator in managing incoming calls, messages and enquiries, • Ensure visitors are greeted courteously and that appropriate staff are informed of arrivals, • Receive and process referrals, ensuring timely communication with the Admissions Manager, • Coordinate the preparation of student welcome packs following confirmed placements, • Ensure accurate and timely uploading and updating of student information and records, • Set up, maintain and regularly update electronic personnel files for all staff, • Support recruitment processes, including collating documentation and assisting with interviews where required, • Support staff with expenses claims, ensuring they are completed and approved in line with company policy, • Ensure all administrative staff carry out their duties effectively and within agreed timescales Who This Role Is For This role is ideal for a confident, detail-focused professional who: • Enjoys leading and developing a team, • Thrives in a fast-paced school environment, • Brings strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ryecroft School is an independent day school in Walsall, providing specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 4–18 years. We focus on meeting the unique learning needs of autistic pupils, including those with additional challenges such as learning disabilities and behaviours that may present as a result of their diagnoses. Our new school, which opened in September 2024, has a capacity for 60 pupils and is designed to support learners with autism and complex needs in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Ryecroft School is located in Walsall, a vibrant market town in the West Midlands. The school is well connected, situated just 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton, and 9 miles from Lichfield, offering easy access for families across the region. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why join Options Autism? 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. 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, • 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 *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. #1
