Administrator (Sutton-in-Ashfield)

Job Title: Administrator
Location:Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Salary: 26,561.09 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffedmaking now a great time to join #teamOFG .

About the Role

As School Administrator, you will be at the centre of school life supporting staff, pupils and families while ensuring our administrative systems are accurate, compliant and well organised.

Your role will include:

• Managing correspondence with parents, carers and Local Authorities
• Maintaining accurate student and staff records
• Supporting statutory returns, including the Department for Education School Census
• Preparing documentation for Ofsted inspections
• Supporting attendance monitoring and day-to-day school administration
• Organising meetings, coordinating school events and managing office supplies
• Providing a friendly, professional welcome to visitors and callers

With your calm, organised and approachable manner, youll help create an environment where everyone feels supported and valued.

Who we are looking for

Were looking for someone who:

• Has strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Is confident handling sensitive and confidential information
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Has excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional approach
• Takes pride in being organised, reliable and detail-focused

Most importantly, youll share our values of care, integrity and teamwork, and want to make a real difference in a school community that genuinely values its people.

About Us

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites.You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress

In 2025, Outcomes First Group was proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

• 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 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.

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

*4DWW 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.

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