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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Education Administrator

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary: £27,560.00 per annum (Not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm

Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time

Start Date: December 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you organised, detail-focused, and ready to make a real impact? As part of Options Autism’s continued growth, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Education Administrator to join our close-knit, passionate team at Underley Garden School — a specialist SEN setting where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

About the Role

Step into a key role that keeps our school running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be the heartbeat of our busy SEN environment, providing vital administrative support to staff and managers, managing essential records, coordinating communications, and ensuring a warm, professional welcome for students, parents, and visitors alike.

No two days will be the same as you balance a variety of tasks — from responding to urgent requests, supporting both teaching and support staff, to maintaining high standards of organisation, accuracy, and confidentiality. Your contribution will directly support the safe, nurturing environment where every student can flourish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and maintaining accurate, confidential records
• Coordinating effective communication between staff, families, and external partners
• Handling a diverse range of administrative tasks that keep daily operations on track
• Supporting staff with urgent requests and helping the school deliver a seamless experience
• Creating a welcoming, professional environment for all visitors and school community members
• Playing a vital role in upholding the school’s high standards for organisation and confidentiality

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced in administration, with solid knowledge of relevant practices and software
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a busy team
• Excellent communicator, comfortable drafting letters, memos, and handling sensitive information
• Organised and efficient with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle priorities under pressure
• Tech-savvy with good IT skills to support daily administrative functions
• Adaptable, reliable, and committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of our students

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.

Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.

At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.

Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils 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.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

Additional School Benefits

• Birthday Chocolates
• Gift Voucher at Christmas
• Medicash Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
• Team Building Days
• 'Go Green Initiative' - Every staff member who lives outside of a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden will receive a payment for five days travel per month. We encourage car sharing where possible

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is 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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Role: Education Lead – Marydale Lodge

Location of role: Marydale Lodge

Role:

Marydale Lodge is Nugent’s flag-ship service offering specialised care and education to some of the most vulnerable young people in our community. A 14-bed secure children’s-home, Marydale Lodge offers protection and support for young people with high-risk behaviours, working with them to identify underlying causes and stabilise them. The service is a highly rewarding setting to work in, with a close-knit supportive team of staff.

The Education Lead at Marydale Lodge leads a small teach of specialist teachers and support staff to offer highly personalised education to young people with complex needs. Our education provision has seen sustained improvement over recent years, and we are now looking for a highly skilled and committed leader to work with our dedicated team to consolidate this work. Our education team works alongside highly specialist care and health teams to provide holistic support for young people.

Experience & Skills of an Education Lead:

We would welcome applications from experienced educational leaders with:

• Experience of working in leading specialist provision in therapeutic settings
• A thorough understanding of meeting the educational needs of vulnerable young people
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to our iACCORD values

Hours of work:  Leadership – School Term working

Benefits:

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Corporate Medicash Scheme
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to offers and discounts.
• Blue Light Card
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Values Awards
• A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Career Progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.

What does it mean to work with us? It’s all in the name – iACCORD.

We live and work by our values, which spell out who we are and what we stand for:

• Integrity –  we are honest in what we say and do
• Ambition –  we have high hopes for the future
• Courage –  we stand up for what we know is right
• Compassion –  we are kind and support each other
• Optimism –  we believe we can
• Respect –  we accept one another and look after all we share
• Dignity –  we value ourselves and each other

These values guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity.

Role: Education Lead – Marydale Lodge

Location of role: Marydale Lodge

Role:

Marydale Lodge is Nugent’s flag-ship service offering specialised care and education to some of the most vulnerable young people in our community. A 14-bed secure children’s-home, Marydale Lodge offers protection and support for young people with high-risk behaviours, working with them to identify underlying causes and stabilise them. The service is a highly rewarding setting to work in, with a close-knit supportive team of staff.

The Education Lead at Marydale Lodge leads a small teach of specialist teachers and support staff to offer highly personalised education to young people with complex needs. Our education provision has seen sustained improvement over recent years, and we are now looking for a highly skilled and committed leader to work with our dedicated team to consolidate this work. Our education team works alongside highly specialist care and health teams to provide holistic support for young people.

Experience & Skills of an Education Lead:

We would welcome applications from experienced educational leaders with:

• Experience of working in leading specialist provision in therapeutic settings
• A thorough understanding of meeting the educational needs of vulnerable young people
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to our iACCORD values

Hours of work:  Leadership – School Term working

Benefits:

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Corporate Medicash Scheme
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to offers and discounts.
• Blue Light Card
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Values Awards
• A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Career Progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.

What does it mean to work with us? It’s all in the name – iACCORD.

We live and work by our values, which spell out who we are and what we stand for:

• Integrity –  we are honest in what we say and do
• Ambition –  we have high hopes for the future
• Courage –  we stand up for what we know is right
• Compassion –  we are kind and support each other
• Optimism –  we believe we can
• Respect –  we accept one another and look after all we share
• Dignity –  we value ourselves and each other

These values guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity.

EDUCTION / CHARITIES SOLICITOR - EXCELLENT LEGAL 500 FIRM - MANCHESTER

Education Solicitor (NQ+) - Manchester

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor with experience in Education to join an expanding Charities department at a top Legal 500 practice in the Manchester area.

The firm is looking for an ambitious candidate from recently qualified to mid-level, with a good grounding in employment law and HR, who wishes to specialise in the charities field and more specifically within education. You will ideally have experience in advising charities in both contentious and non-contentious matters and have sound knowledge of, and a genuine interest in, the education sector.

The team successfully retains and attracts a diverse range of clients in the education sector, assisting them with high quality work. The firm has a client base with some notable educational institutions at its heart and therefore this position is an excellent opportunity for progression. The successful candidate will be well supported in developing their own caseload and career.

The position is full time. There will be the opportunity to work from home, if desired, in line with the Firm's flexible working guidelines.

For more information on this role, apply here or contact Charlotte at Austen Lloyd on as soon as possible, Reference; CW 55395; (Education Lawyer - Manchester)

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 55395 (Education Lawyer - Manchseter).

• Lead the strategic development and revision of academic curricula to ensure relevance, rigor, and alignment with institutional goals and industry needs.
• Oversee the entire curriculum development lifecycle, from needs assessment and design to implementation and evaluation.
• Manage and mentor a team of curriculum developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts.
• Ensure all curricula adhere to quality assurance standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and external stakeholders to gather input and ensure program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement frameworks for assessing student learning outcomes and program success.
• Integrate innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies into curriculum design.
• Conduct regular reviews of existing programs to identify areas for improvement and adaptation.
• Manage budgets and resources allocated to curriculum development initiatives.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in higher education pedagogy and curriculum design.

• Doctoral or Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related academic field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in curriculum design and development within a higher education setting.
• Proven leadership experience managing academic or instructional design teams.
• Deep understanding of learning theories, instructional design principles, and assessment strategies.
• Experience with quality assurance processes and accreditation standards in higher education.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and educational technologies.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success.

• Develop and implement engaging, play-based curricula for early years settings, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Create a variety of age-appropriate learning materials, resources, and activity plans.
• Provide expert advice and support to educators on curriculum implementation and best practices.
• Conduct research into current trends and advancements in early childhood education.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Organise and deliver training sessions and workshops for early years practitioners.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including designers and content creators, to produce high-quality educational resources.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant legislation, policies, and research in the early years sector.
• Observe and assess child development to inform curriculum design.
• Foster a positive and stimulating learning environment through well-designed educational content.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with young children in an early years setting.
• Thorough knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles.
• Experience in curriculum design or development is essential.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and digital resources.

We’re hiring!

Education Recruitment Resourcer

If you’re naturally good with people, you’re committed to delivering top class service and have key attention to detail, this could be the role for you.

If you want to join an office that offers a great team culture, a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas matter, and colleagues that have strong values and integrity, we are the team for you! We work hard and have fun along the way.

Rotherwood Recruitment was founded in 1976, with humble beginnings and a clear vision to provide exceptional recruitment services across a variety of sectors.

From our early days, we have remained dedicated to supporting businesses, schools and individuals by matching the right talent to the right roles.

Over the years, we have grown into a trusted multi-disciplinary recruitment agency, specialising in three core areas: Education, Healthcare, and Commercial & Industrial recruitment.

Why work for us? 

• We offer a good working environment with a very friendly and supportive team and full training provided
• Salary £26,760 per annum.
• Job stability in a thriving sector.   
• Commission scheme. 
• 25 days holidays, plus 1 day for your birthday in addition to Bank holidays (taken in School holidays). 
• Free car parking in the centre of Burnley right behind the office. 
• Sovereign Healthcare after completing a probation period.
• Social events throughout the year. 
• Office perks include free car valets.   

The Job

• Provide support to the recruitment team.
• Find the best talent around by utilising our extensive database and network, along proactively sourcing using our external platforms.
• Review CV’s and applications and provide shortlists of potential candidates.
• Conduct initial pre-screening conversations with candidates, under the guidance of the recruiter.
• Provide admin support to the team, including uploading job adverts and keeping the CRM system up to date at all times.
• Ongoing project work to gather relevant data, leads and market intel which will assist business growth.
• Understand the importance of quality and service that Rotherwood provides.
• Working hours Monday to Friday 7am- 4am. 

About You

• You will be looking to join a business where you can grow.
• Amazing communication skills, both verbal and written, is of paramount importance.
• You’ll have a keen eye for detail and have good admin skills.
• You’ll naturally be driven, you’ll be an achiever.
• You’ll be the kind of person who leaves no stone unturned where opportunities are concerned.
• We’re down to earth, honest and believe in creating an environment that’s enjoyable and supportive.

For an initial informal discussion about the role please send your cv to Annette at Rotherwood Education. 

If you don't hear back within five working days on this occasion you will have been unsuccessful.

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for helping young minds thrive? If so, we have a very exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a tutor in Wigan.

You will be making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable, disengaged and at-risk young people. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

It is Prospero's mission to raise the standard of support given to vulnerable young people throughout the UK. As such, we are looking for a passionate, creative and holistic tutor, eager to provide academic support and guidance to students in a one-on-one or small-group setting, improving their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Within the community or pupils' home
• Position - Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - Part time
• Minimum rate of pay - 25 per hour
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:

• QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience preferred but not essential
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references.

We’re hiring!

Education Recruitment Resourcer

If you’re naturally good with people, you’re committed to delivering top class service and have key attention to detail, this could be the role for you.

If you want to join an office that offers a great team culture, a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas matter, and colleagues that have strong values and integrity, we are the team for you! We work hard and have fun along the way.

Rotherwood Recruitment was founded in 1976, with humble beginnings and a clear vision to provide exceptional recruitment services across a variety of sectors.

From our early days, we have remained dedicated to supporting businesses, schools and individuals by matching the right talent to the right roles.

Over the years, we have grown into a trusted multi-disciplinary recruitment agency, specialising in three core areas: Education, Healthcare, and Commercial & Industrial recruitment.

Why work for us? 

• We offer a good working environment with a very friendly and supportive team and full training provided
• Salary £26,760 per annum.
• Job stability in a thriving sector.   
• Commission scheme. 
• 25 days holidays, plus 1 day for your birthday in addition to Bank holidays (taken in School holidays). 
• Free car parking in the centre of Burnley right behind the office. 
• Sovereign Healthcare after completing a probation period.
• Social events throughout the year. 
• Office perks include free car valets.   

The Job

• Provide support to the recruitment team.
• Find the best talent around by utilising our extensive database and network, along proactively sourcing using our external platforms.
• Review CV’s and applications and provide shortlists of potential candidates.
• Conduct initial pre-screening conversations with candidates, under the guidance of the recruiter.
• Provide admin support to the team, including uploading job adverts and keeping the CRM system up to date at all times.
• Ongoing project work to gather relevant data, leads and market intel which will assist business growth.
• Understand the importance of quality and service that Rotherwood provides.
• Working hours Monday to Friday 7am- 4am. 

About You

• You will be looking to join a business where you can grow.
• Amazing communication skills, both verbal and written, is of paramount importance.
• You’ll have a keen eye for detail and have good admin skills.
• You’ll naturally be driven, you’ll be an achiever.
• You’ll be the kind of person who leaves no stone unturned where opportunities are concerned.
• We’re down to earth, honest and believe in creating an environment that’s enjoyable and supportive.

For an initial informal discussion about the role please send your cv to Annette at Rotherwood Education. 

If you don't hear back within five working days on this occasion you will have been unsuccessful.