#### Job description
**_At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you
happy!_**
* *_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 Administrator and Receptionist**
* *Location: Castle Garden School, Guildford, Surrey**
* *Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 per annum**
* *Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm**
* *Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only**
* *Who we are looking for**
We are looking for someone who has a high-level of interpersonal skills and be
able to work in a very busy reception area. You must also be proficient in
your use of multiple software packages and be able to learn new systems
quickly.
Essential:
* GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Maths
* Ability to compose clear, accurate reports
* Experience of reception work, preferably within an educational environment
* A good working knowledge of effective administrative systems and processes
* Excellent interpersonal skills and confident telephone manner
* Customer focused
* Experience of working with highly confidential information
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Computer literate
* Willingness to undertake group induction training and a strong commitment to CPD
* Commitment to the values of the organisation
* *To view the job description, please click here**
* *About us**
Castle Garden School is a brand-new independent specialist school for pupils
with autism between 5 - 11 years of age.
Castle Garden School strives to provide effective, specialist education and
support to autistic pupils and their families, which will allow pupils to
achieve their full potential in education and life. Located in the town centre
of Guildford, the school provides primary education and offers a unique mix of
education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities.
Personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows
pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities
fully realised.
Castle Garden School is part of Outcomes First Group. The group is a leading
national provider of outcomes-led learning, life skills and therapeutic care
for pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and social, emotional and
mental health difficulties.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,
young people 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially
certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year 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**.
**_*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_**