Receptionist/administrator (Flexible Contract)

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Receptionist/Pupil Administrator
Location: Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 9EA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:15pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time plus 3 Weeks
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Receptionist/Pupil Administrator to join our close-knit team at Kestrel House School, part of Options Autism.
We’re looking for an organised and professional Receptionist/Pupil Administrator to be the first point of contact for our school. You’ll provide essential administrative and reception support, ensuring the smooth running of the school office and creating a welcoming environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.
Provide efficient administrative support to staff and management.
Coordinate referrals, admissions, assessments, and pupil records.
Maintain a tidy, professional reception and office environment.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies.
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
Experience in administration, ideally in education or care.
Professional, approachable, and flexible team player.
Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We help educate and support pupils who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.
We want each pupil at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding the pupils. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
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.
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.

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.