School Administrator in Uxbridge

Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD

Hours: 38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary: £28,765.55 per annum (not pro rata) plus £1,500.00 London Allowance

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and professional School Administrator to join our team at Hillingdon Manor School. This is a key role within the school, providing efficient and confidential administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our operations. As a first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external stakeholders, you will play an important part in creating a welcoming and professional environment while supporting the Senior Administrator and Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing administrative processes, coordinating communications and providing flexible support across the school. You will help ensure that school systems operate effectively, information is managed securely and confidentially, and administrative services consistently meet the needs of students, staff and the wider school community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality administrative support to staff and managers across the school.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records and ensuring documents are stored securely and confidentially.
• Responding efficiently to enquiries and day-to-day administrative requests.
• Supporting colleagues across the administration team to meet deadlines and service requirements.
• Assisting the school in operating effectively within agreed procedures and budgets.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of professionalism across all areas of the school.
• Upholding health and safety requirements and reporting any concerns promptly.
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment that supports the best outcomes for students.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and reliable administrator who takes pride in delivering excellent support and customer service. You will be able to manage a varied workload, work effectively as part of a team and maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism in everything you do.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in an office or administrative environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Good IT skills and confidence using administrative systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A flexible, positive approach and willingness to support colleagues when required.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and supporting the wider aims and values of the school.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Hillingdon Manor School is an independent specialist school for autistic students aged 11 to 19, with a capacity of 170 students across two sites in Hillingdon. We provide a personalised, autism-specific education through small class sizes, tailored learning pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our adapted curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of every student, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their full potential in education and life.

Guided by our values of Ready, Respectful and Safe, we create a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. We are looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.