Administrator, , Education ​/ Teaching

Administrator

Tile House School – Lillingstone Dayrell, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the founding team at Tile House School, a brand‑new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and friendly Administrator to play a vital role in supporting the successful launch and day‑to‑day running of our new school. As one of our first support staff, you’ll help establish efficient systems, deliver exceptional customer service and ensure pupils, families and colleagues receive the highest level of support.

• Provide high‑quality, confidential administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school.
• Welcome visitors, parents and professionals, ensuring a professional and friendly front‑of‑house service.
• Maintain accurate pupil, staff and school records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Manage correspondence, diaries, filing systems, databases and general office administration.
• Support school admissions, attendance, reporting and operational processes.
• Assist with purchasing, budgeting and general financial administration.
• Respond flexibly to the changing needs of the school, supporting projects and key events.
• Help establish effective systems and processes that support the successful growth of our brand‑new school.

• Holds GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Has excellent IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Office; SIMS experience is highly desirable.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Is a confident communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Is proactive, adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and delivering outstanding customer service.

Tile House School is an exciting new addition to the Acorn Education family, provisionally set to open its doors in April 2027. Designed to support up to 72 students aged 5 to 16, the school will offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

• 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.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.