At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out withinour school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG Job Title:    School Administrator and Receptionist Location:    Castle Garden School, Guildford, Surrey Salary:        £22,000 - £24,000 per annum Hours:        40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm Contract:    Permanent, Term Time Only Who we are looking for We are looking for someone who has a high-level of interpersonal skills and be able to work in a very busy reception area. You must also be proficient in youruse of multiple software packages and be able to learn new systems quickly. Essential: GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Maths Ability to compose clear, accurate reports Experience of reception work, preferably within an educational environment A good working knowledge of effective administrative systems and processes Excellent interpersonal skills and confident telephone manner Customer focused Experience of working with highly confidential information Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good organisational skills Excellent communication skills Computer literateWillingness to undertake group induction training and a strong commitment to CPD Commitment to the values of the organisation About us Castle Garden School is a brand-new independent specialist school for pupils with autism between 5 - 11 years of age. Castle Garden School strives to provideeffective, specialist education and support to autistic pupils and their families, which will allow pupils to achieve their full potential in education and life. Located in the town centre of Guildford, the school provides primary education and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised. Castle Garden School is part of Outcomes First Group. The group is a leading national provider of outcomes-led learning, life skills and therapeutic care for pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Why join Options Autism? 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 And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. *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.