Administrator in Liverpool

Location: Hazel Cottage School, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 1LD

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary: £22,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Start: September 2026

About the Role

Hazel Cottage School is entering an exciting phase of growth with the opening of our second site, and we're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and compassionate Administrator to join our dedicated team. This is much more than an administration role. As one of the first people pupils, families, visitors and professionals will meet, you'll help create a warm, welcoming and professional environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Working across our specialist SEND provision, you'll play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school so that our staff can focus on what matters most – helping children and young people thrive. If you love variety, enjoy working with people and take pride in keeping things organised, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing efficient, confidential and high-quality administrative support across the school.
• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, carers and professionals, delivering a friendly and professional reception service.
• Managing telephone and email enquiries and directing them appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records, ensuring all documentation is secure and up to date.
• Supporting attendance, admissions and general school administration processes.
• Assisting with the organisation of meetings, events, training and school communications.
• Supporting finance and purchasing processes, including invoices and ordering supplies where required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the school remains organised, compliant and focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for pupils.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional and passionate about providing excellent support and customer service.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, databases and school administration systems.
• A supportive team player who builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to continuous learning and development.

Experience of working in a school office would be preferred but not essential. If you bring positivity, professionalism and a genuine desire to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs. Hazel Cottage is proposed to be a 35 place school. We are situated in Fazakerley, Liverpool. Our school is a Grade 2 Listed building which has been refurbished and re-designed to the highest standard to meet the needs of our wonderful pupils. At Hazel Cottage everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive. Alongside a broad, exciting and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction, sensory processing and emotional regulation. We work towards every pupil being as independent as possible when they move on to the next stage of their education.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

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. 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.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.