Contract and Hours
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (plus INSET days required)
Hours: 20 hours per week, 8:30am – 1:30pm (flexible)
Grade: £11,656 to £12,106
Responsible to: Headteacher
Start date: September 2026
About The Role
Watling Meadows Primary School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Administration Officer to start September 2026. The school is a new and growing school, with a strong focus on Early Years, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Reception and Frontline Services
* Act as the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors and staff
* Respond professionally to enquiries by telephone, email and in person
* Ensure visitors follow safeguarding procedures, including signing in, issuing badges and monitoring site security
Administrative and Clerical Support
* Maintain accurate pupil and school records using the school Management Information System (e.g. SIMS / Arbor)
* Undertake general office duties including filing, scanning, photocopying and record keeping
* Process incoming and outgoing post and email correspondence
Attendance and Data
* Support daily attendance procedures and maintain accurate attendance records
* Collate attendance and pupil data for leaders and external returns as required
* Maintain security and visitor logs
Communication and Correspondence
* Draft, send and distribute letters, emails and routine communications to parents and carers
* Support administrative arrangements for school events, meetings and visits
* Handle confidential information with discretion at all times
Financial and Routine Office Tasks
* Support routine financial processes, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices
* Assist with monitoring office supplies and arranging orders when necessary
Safeguarding and Confidentiality
* Uphold all safeguarding policies and procedures
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and pupil information
* Report any safeguarding concerns promptly in line with school procedures
General Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively as part of the wider school team
* Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of a growing school
* Attend training and INSET days as required
* Comply with all school policies and procedures, including health and safety and data protection
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on the link https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies and select the Administration Officer position. Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification. The school reserves the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates are identified; please submit your application as soon as possible.
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