#### Job description
**_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 worklife 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: School Admin**
**Location: Riseley Green School, Basingstoke, Riseley, Reading, RG7 1QF**
**Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum**
**Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday**
**Contract: Permanent**
**UK applicants only. This role does offer sponsorship.**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a
School Admin to join our close-knit team at Riseley Green School located in
Basingstoke.
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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially
certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
**Job Purpose**
To welcome visitors into the school and provide administrative and clerical
functions for the school and its staff, ensuring that the services are
provided in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the
requirements of the group and the school senior leadership team.
**General Duties**
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people
* To provide an effective, timely and confidential administration support to staff and managers as required
* To ensure that relevant records and documents are kept up to date and are stored securely and confidentially at all times
* To support other members of the Administration Team with work that requires extra members of staff to complete the tasks
* Operate at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies;
* Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development
* Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body
* Work to promote the Site as a valued, professional asset within its community and to promote a culture that individuals and staff conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image
* Ensure that all actions taken are in the interests of the pupils and the Company
**Essential**
* GCSE or equivalent
* Experience working in a school environment
* Strong administration and communication skills
* System experience (highly desirable)
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
**To view the job description, please click here -**
**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 the 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.
Please see our Equal Opportunities Strategy