Office Administrator

Description

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Job Title: Office Administrator

Location: Brinksway School, Stockport, SK4 2HG

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm

Salary: £25,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: December 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are a warm and welcoming small SEN school and are looking for an experienced administrator to deal with parent enquiries and administrative tasks in the school office. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be at the heart of the operation, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while supporting colleagues, service users, families, and external professionals.

As the first point of contact for visitors, calls, and enquiries, you will create a professional and welcoming environment while managing a wide range of administrative responsibilities. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating admissions and reviews, supporting recruitment and HR processes, assisting with financial administration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safeguarding requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing efficient and confidential administrative support to managers and colleagues.

Managing reception duties, including answering calls, welcoming visitors, handling post, and coordinating meeting rooms.

Maintaining accurate records, databases, files, and documentation in line with company policies and data protection requirements.

Supporting referral, assessment, admission, review, and discharge processes.

Coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and taking accurate minutes where required.

Assisting with recruitment administration, staff records, onboarding, DBS checks, attendance monitoring, and HR documentation.

Supporting the administration and organisation of examinations and qualifications processes.

Assisting with financial administration, including petty cash, invoices, expense claims, purchasing, and budget tracking.

Coordinating facilities administration, maintenance requests, vehicle records, and asset registers.

Supporting compliance, safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a responsive and efficient administrative service.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and professional administrator who can manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and maintain the highest levels of accuracy and confidentiality.

You will be confident communicating with a wide range of people, from colleagues and managers to families, visitors, and external agencies. Able to work both independently and as part of a team, you will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent administrative support.

You will have:

Previous experience in an administrative or office support role.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and database systems.

The ability to produce accurate correspondence, reports, letters, and records.

Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

A flexible and positive approach to supporting a busy service environment.

The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Above all, you will be a reliable and dedicated professional who takes pride in providing exceptional administrative support and contributing positively to the success of the service.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Opened in September 2024, Brinksway School is a purpose-built Primary and Secondary SEN school for 55 students aged 4–13 with autism and complex needs. Located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, our refurbished, specialist building supports learning, independence, and wellbeing.

At Brinksway School, we passionately nurture each student’s potential. Our curriculum is tailored to individual needs, aiming not only for academic success but also for growth in confidence, self-esteem, and life skills. We aspire to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to flourish.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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. xjnqpsq 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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