Administrator

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Job Title:   Administrator
Location:  Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE
Hours:  18.75 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  £12,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As an Administrator, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver high-quality administrative and customer service support to a wide range of stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school, establishing and maintaining effective systems and processes that support operational excellence and meet both current and future needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective, timely and confidential administrative support to staff and managers as required
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, ensuring all documentation is stored securely and in line with confidentiality requirements
• Respond flexibly and promptly to urgent or last-minute requests to support the needs of the school
• Collaborate with colleagues to assist with tasks requiring additional support
• Contribute to budget awareness by working in line with agreed financial parameters
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, reporting hazards and minimising risk at all times
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safeguarding, protection, complaints and behaviour policies

What You Will Bring

• GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Experience working within a school environment
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Experience using SIMS (highly desirable)
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently

About Us

Benton House School is a brand-new SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. It is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Newcastle.

Benton House School will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 5-14 years old.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 Us?

We place pupils 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 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

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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