Allenbourn Middle School is looking for a Office Administrator to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary 21,323 - 21,662 per annum per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Full Time - Term Time only for 37 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.
It is offered on a permanent basis
Approximate start date - June 2025.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our lovely and friendly office team as an Administrator, based within our busy and dynamic school office. This is a Grade 5 role, reporting to the Office Manager.
Within this administrative role, you will;
* To assist with administration of attendance across our school
* To assist with finance administration, processing orders and invoices
* Maintaining computerised systems, producing reports and letters as required
* Support the management of data, tracking and providing reports as required
* Working alongside the Office Manager to maintain the school website and social media
* Send and respond to school communications
* Acting as an ambassador of the school whilst welcoming parents and visitors
* Updating pupil data
* Deal with situations of a sensitive/confidential nature
* Support with reprographics
* To train as a first aider to support with this across the school
Appropriate training will be provided to enable you to succeed and grow within this crucial and exciting role.
The working pattern for this role, if full time, is 37 hours per week, as follows:
* 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
Applications may be considered from a suitably qualified part-time candidate. Candidates should state their preferences as part of the application process.
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all individuals who can demonstrate:
* exceptional organisational skills
* strong interpersonal and communication skills
* a proven administration track record
* a willingness to learn new skills and work as a key member of a busy team
* the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment prone to regular interruptions.
* a current first aid qualification is desirable but not essential as training will be provided for the successful candidate
* experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential
Closing date: 15th May 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Shona Sydenham on 01202 886738 or by emailing
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our School
At Allenbourn Middle School we are committed to ensuring that our children grow and learn alongside their peers in a safe and nurturing environment. Our school community works together embracing our shared values of 'Academic Excellence', 'All Inclusive' and 'Responsible Individuals' ensuring that every child is able to 'aspire@AMS'.
It is our aim to ensure that our children become well-motivated, confident learners, capable of achieving the highest possible standards, whilst becoming positive role models. We welcome children aged nine and they leave us aged thirteen with a clear sense of purpose and an enthusiasm for their future learning.
Children experience a rich curriculum taught by subject specialist teachers and enjoy a wide range of extracurricular clubs and opportunities throughout their time with us.
We take pride in maintaining positive relationships with parents and the wider school community and value the role the whole school community plays in maintaining high expectations for our children.