Job Title: Administrator
Location: Falkland House School, Falkland, Fife.
Salary: Up to £18,000 dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Are you an Administrator committed to improving the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our fantastic team at Falkland House School in Falkland, Fife. As an Administrator, You will be the first point of contact for employees on any administration related query. You will be responsible for maintaining and updating employee records. You will undergo training on Cascade and Reach computer systems to enable you to do your role effectively. Part of your role will be to raise and process orders through the Focal Point system.
This is a great opportunity for an Administrator who wants to work with children with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Quality is always top of our agenda and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for an Administrator, who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Whilst previous experience of working in a special educational needs school would be desirable, excellent communication skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
Educated to GCSE level, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of communicating, motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.
About us:
Falkland House School is an in independent residential school for boys from primary to aged 18 years. Our pupils have a range of Additional Support Needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We were the first independent school in Scotland (outside of the NAS) to receive accreditation from the National Autistic Society.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, 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.
Why join us?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.
As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.
Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.
Application process & dates
The closing date for applications is 31, January 2021.
For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/vacancies/
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.