Admin Officer

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, personable and highly organised Admin Officer to support our thriving school and help ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations.

Working Hours: Part Time (27 hours / week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year including Teacher Training Days).

Salary: £11.98 per hour (£23,114 pro rata per annum). 

We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our school aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside. In May 2022, we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

As the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders, you will act as an ambassador for our school and be responsible for supporting with administrative, financial and organisational processes within our setting.

We are looking for someone who:  

• Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills;
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has experience of working in a busy office environment (advantageous);
• Has sound ICT skills, including fast and accurate keyboard skills.

We can offer the successful candidate:

•  An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack (below). If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office: Telephone: 01980670268 or Email: admin@stmichaelsprimary.org.uk

To apply, please click 'Apply now' (below) to download and complete an application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to (admin@stmichaelsprimary.org.uk) by the closing date.

Closing Date: Friday 13th October 2023 at 12pm  

Interview Date: Wednesday 18th October 2023

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.