Job Description

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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
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. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Training and Induction Co-ordinator
Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: 23,000 - 27,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: October 2025
As part of our continued growth in service, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Training and Induction Coordinator to join our team at Acorn Park School, located in Banham, Norfolk.
About the Role
This vital role ensures that all staff are effectively onboarded, trained, and fully compliant with internal and external training requirements-empowering them to support our pupils with confidence and care.
You will lead the staff induction process, manage training compliance through our online platform (Shine), and deliver essential in-person training, including Safety Intervention, First Aid, and Medication administration. Your work will ensure staff are fully equipped to support pupils with SEND in a safe, informed, and effective manner.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate induction from Day 1 through probation.
• Organise school tours, IT access, Buddy system, and policy orientation.
• Monitor progress and support line managers with probation reviews.
• Manage Shine platform training compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate and record external training needs with SLT.
• Deliver in-house Safety Intervention, First Aid, and Medication training.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and generate compliance reports.

Essential:

• Experience in training coordination and onboarding
• Strong admin and organisational skills
• Confident with Microsoft Office and e-learning platforms

Desirable:

• Experience in SEND or education settings
• Familiarity with Shine or similar systems
• CPI Instructor status or training delivery experience

Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above

About us
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways - Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil's homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 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
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
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.
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.
*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 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. 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.
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