School Administrator

Package Description

Role to start January 2026

Administrator - Buxton

Full-Time 40 hrs/week

Salary: £26,208 - £27,664

Join Our Team at Oaklands Manor/School – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised professional to support our Headteacher and residential team with day-to-day administration across our school and residential home.

Oaklands Manor School provides education for pupils who live in the neighbouring [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group Residential Home. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team helping young people thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an administrative function to the Senior Leadership Team
• Working closely with the Headteacher with a range of duties
• Welcoming students, staff and visitors of the school
• Overseeing attendance data across the school
• Attending and minuting meetings with the Headteacher
• Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead’s to promote safeguarding across the school

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft office 365 & exceptionally well organised
• Understand young people with SEND
• Have excellent communication skill
• Can promote safeguarding in a school
• Have a warm and welcoming personality

Benefits of working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

About Oaklands Manor School

Our new specialist service will offer educational placements for male students living in the adjoining [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group Residential Home. These pupils will have a range of SEND needs, and we are committed to providing tailored, individualised support that meets each student's unique requirements.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans and military families, offering guaranteed interviews to eligible service personnel who include their military experience on their CV.

Safeguarding: We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.