School Administrator in Bristol

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic School Administrator to join our brand-new school, Manor Wood School. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a developing SEN school, playing a pivotal role in creating a warm, organised and welcoming environment where both students and staff can flourish.

This is more than an admin role—it’s a chance to make a real difference every day. As our School Administrator, you’ll be the friendly, capable presence that keeps everything running smoothly. From the first phone call to the final bell, you’ll help ensure our school operates efficiently, calmly and with care. You’ll support staff, pupils and families alike, bringing structure, professionalism and compassion to everything you do.

No two days will be the same. You’ll:

• 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, you’ll help uphold safeguarding, data protection and regulatory standards—while always keeping our 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

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.

Why join Acorn Education?

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 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.

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.

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.