School Administrator in Bristol

Role: School Administrator
Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8AG
Salary: £25,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is more than an admin role—it’s a chance to make a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Manage records and documentation with precision and confidentiality
• Be the go‑to person for queries, communication and coordination
• Support meetings, processes and day‑to‑day school operations
• Respond positively and flexibly to the dynamic nature of an SEN environment
• Working closely with our wider Administration Team, uphold safeguarding, data protection and regulatory standards—while always keeping pupils’ wellbeing at the centre of everything you do.

What You’ll Bring

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in an administrative role (school or SEN experience is a plus)
• Excellent organisational skills and IT confidence
• A proactive, adaptable and supportive mindset
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively

About Us

Our new Acorn School – Manor Wood School in Bishopsworth, Bristol has a capacity for 80 pupils and opened in May 2025. The school is a co‑educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. We are proud to provide a supportive yet challenging learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to develop their full potential – whether academically, vocationally, in sports, or through personal achievements. As an inclusive school, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each child’s unique needs. This personalised approach enables every pupil to progress at their own pace while building the skills and confidence to meet future challenges. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

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