Office Administrator

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly efficient individual to join our school administration team, based within our school office. The role will function as a core member of the administration team, which consists of five members, two of which are based in the school office. The successful candidate needs to be a team player, quick learner and flexible in their approach. As the post holder will be assisting with a variety of administrative tasks the successful candidate requires a high level of IT skills. Previous school office experience is not essential, but the candidate needs to demonstrate their transferable administration skills.

The school office is a very busy environment, accommodating over 660 pupils, including our on-site nursery, therefore the post holder must be able to effectively juggle multiple tasks. No two days are the same, and the administration team manage a range of tasks. Deadlines require prompt action and the daily tasks of the role require attention to detail.

The successful candidate should be able to use their initiative, have the drive and commitment to ongoing improvement, both within their professional competence and the systems for which they are responsible. They should also be a creative problem solver, with the ability to think ahead and communicate in a timely and effective manner and be able to work under pressure.

The role is for 36 hours a week, working 5 days starting at 8:30am and finishing at 4:40pm with a 1 hour lunch break (unpaid). The contract is for 39 weeks of the year, term time only, including staff training days and 5 days to be agreed according to the business needs of the school.

What we can offer you: 

•     An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team

•     A strong commitment to your professional development and career management

•     Competitive salary and pay progression

•     Support for your health and wellbeing with free access to a 24-hour confidential counselling service and employee assistance programme

•     Termly staff events including Christmas and summer parties, and regular school fun days.

•     Equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community, attracting a diverse range of candidates.

 How to apply 

 To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form available from the downloads section, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form; to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. 

 Applications should be submitted to recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk FAO Ms South. CVs will not be accepted. 

 The closing date for applications is Monday 20 February 2023. Please note that the school reserves the right to recruit any suitable candidate at any point prior to the advertised deadline. As such, applicants are encouraged to submit their application at the earliest opportunity.

 Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for applicants shortlisted prior to interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List will be required on provisional offer. 

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence. 

The online search is done on publicly available information and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination. Therefore, only information relating to suitability to work with children will be disclosed to the selection panel. 

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. School name therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are Person Specification. 

 If you require any other information please contact recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk