11 Education jobs in Lancashire

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.

#1

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.

#1

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.

#1

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. #1

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.

#1

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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Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Lancashire.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Lancashire.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

This is more than a job. It is a chance to train, grow and make a real difference in young lives. As a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), you will join one of our innovative and dynamic Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), helping to shape how schools and colleges support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people aged 5 to 19.

You'll study part time for a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7), delivered remotely by Edge Hill University. Alongside this, you'll gain hands-on experience in local schools, working with children and young people who are experiencing issues like anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, relationship challenges and adjusting to change.

With full supervision and support, you will deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions, contribute to assessments and planning, and help embed a Whole School Approach to emotional wellbeing. You'll work in partnership with school staff, families and other professionals to help young people feel heard, understood and supported.

Salary starts at £25,419 during training and increases to £31,962 (Band E) upon successful qualification.

If you believe every young person deserves someone in their corner, and you are ready to build your future in children's mental health, this is where it begins.

You believe in the power of early support, and you want to help young people feel safe, seen and understood in school. You bring warmth, integrity and a calm, reliable presence even when things are tough. You are looking for more than just a job. You want to grow, challenge yourself and be part of something that matters.

You will need:

• At least two years of experience working with children, young people or families
• A good understanding of the education system in England
• Ability to study at degree level and manage university learning alongside working
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and self motivated approach to learning
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Confidence using IT and digital tools
• Access to a car and a full UK driving licence (unless this is not possible due to disability, in which case we are happy to talk through alternatives)

You might also bring experience in youth work, education, mentoring or mental health support. But most of all, you bring a values driven mindset and a real desire to help young people thrive.

You are not just starting a job. You are starting a journey that can change lives.including your own. If you're onboard, lets talk.

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
• Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual performance/salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people

Interviews On: 16th Oct

Due to the large number of application we may have to closes this job early. Please submit your application as soon as you can, please