Office Administrator

Job details

Job role: Other support roles

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary: LPT Grade 4 £25,867 - £27,701 FTE Salary, £20,057 - £21,479 Pro Rata

Office Administrator job summary

SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)

LPT Grade 4 £25,867 - £27,701 FTE Salary, £20,057 - £21,479 Pro Rata

Hours: 8.30 – 3.30pm (includes a 30 mins unpaid break), Monday to Friday, term time only including 3 INSET days.

About Us:

We are a friendly and nurturing small village infant and nursery school, dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for our young learners. With a strong sense of community, our school values teamwork, kindness, and a commitment to helping every child thrive.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly organised, friendly, and proactive School Administrator to manage the day-to-day administrative duties of our school office. This is a fixed-term position of up to one year to provide maternity cover . You will be the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the school office, handling emails, phone calls, and enquiries
• Maintaining school records, registers, and databases
• Supporting the Headteacher and staff with administrative tasks
• Processing admissions and assisting with school communications
• Organising school events, trips, and correspondence with parents
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

✔ Organised and efficient, with great attention to detail

✔ Friendly and approachable, with excellent communication skills

✔ Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school management software (training provided)

✔ Able to work independently and as part of a team

✔ Committed to the ethos and values of our school

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team
• A lovely working environment in a small, friendly school
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Term-time working for a great work-life balance

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.

Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (SAMPeople Recruit). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Michelle Dutton, [contact hidden] .

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd April at 9am

Interviews to be held as soon as possible previous applicants need not apply.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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