Administrator Lead (Whittington Moor)

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Job Title: Administrator Lead
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only plus 2 weeks
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Be at the Heart of a School Where Great Organisation Makes a Real Difference.

Bluebank School is looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Administrator Lead to take the lead on the day-to-day running of our school office.

This is much more than a traditional administration role. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for the Headteacher, colleagues, students, families and professionals, helping ensure that the systems and processes behind school life run smoothly, accurately and efficiently.

From coordinating admissions and student reviews to supporting recruitment, examinations, finance and school operations, you’ll enjoy real variety and responsibility. You’ll need to be someone who can confidently manage competing priorities, spot what needs doing and keep important tasks moving while maintaining discretion and attention to detail.

If you’re an experienced administrator who enjoys being the person others can rely on, this could be an opportunity to use your skills in a role with real purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day administration of the school office, prioritising workloads and ensuring key deadlines are met
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Headteacher, including correspondence, meetings, minutes, reports and follow-up actions
• Coordinate referrals, admissions and student review processes, including EHCP Annual Reviews and relevant case conferences
• Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for families, visitors, Local Authorities and other professionals
• Support safer recruitment and HR administration, including interviews, required checks, staff records, absence, induction and training information
• Coordinate examination administration, including entries, timetables, awarding body communications, invigilation arrangements, results and certificates
• Support school finance and purchasing processes, including purchase orders, invoices, expenses and financial records
• Maintain accurate and confidential records while supporting inspections, audits, safeguarding processes and the smooth operation of the wider school

About You

You’ll be a confident and experienced administrator who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and keeping a busy environment organised.

You’ll bring:

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
• Relevant administrative experience and a good understanding of office systems and procedures
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• The confidence to work independently, use initiative and coordinate a varied administrative workload
• Professional discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• A welcoming and professional approach when communicating with students, families, colleagues and external professionals
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and supporting young people with SEMH and other special educational needs
• A full UK driving licence

About Bluebank School

Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, providing specialist education for students aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex learning needs. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

With small class sizes, personalised learning programmes and a highly supportive approach, we help students develop the academic, social and life skills they need to succeed. Our tailored curriculum combines National Curriculum learning with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, resilience, communication and independence.

At Bluebank School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We celebrate individuality, build confidence and empower students to overcome challenges, recognise their strengths and achieve meaningful success. Guided by our ethos that everybody is somebody , we work together to ensure every young person feels respected, included and ready for their future.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

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. 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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