If you would like to work in a small, friendly village school within a fantastically committed and dedicated team and supportive school community, please apply for this vacancy in our school for an Administrative Officer. This is a key role within our school and one where you will make a difference every day. There is potential for the role to be 22 hours a week, worked over 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) or 37 hours a week worked Monday-Friday if preferred. Please indicate which hours you would be interested in when applying.
Person Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, welcoming, well-organised Administrative Officer to join our small office team.
This is a key role within our school where you will be the primary point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders. Flexibility is essential, together with the ability to be pro-active and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
We are looking for someone who:
Essential
* has experience of working in school administration/a finance environment
* can prepare, manage and monitor the annual allocated school budget alongside the headteacher and supported by Hampshire Educational Financial Services
* has experience using IBC/SAP, ScoPay and Arbor alongside other Hampshire school systems
* has experience of HR and payroll, in collaboration with Hampshire Shared Services.
* can use their initiative and has excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders
* is willing to administer first aid on children and adults and to support children with medical needs alongside the admin assistant.
* is dedicated and hard working and enjoy working with children
* can work under pressure with good time management skills
* has a calm and positive approach as well as a good sense of humour
* be able to form positive relationships with staff, children and parents
* can maintain high levels of confidentiality and is committed to the safeguarding of our children
Desirable
* has knowledge of leading staff recruitment processes and will undertake training in Safer Recruitment.
* has knowledge of advertising, marketing, website & social media platforms
* has knowledge of UKGDPR good practice.
* can ensure the effective administration of procedures, training and risk assessments related to Health and Safety
In return we can offer:
* A supportive, friendly and welcoming team in a small school community.
* A happy working environment
* A wellbeing/personal day to be taken in addition to the school holidays.
* Regular staff events – we're a sociable bunch
* Strong community support
* Free onsite parking
* Hampshire Shared Services training as required.
* A full school finance training package with Educational Financial Services.
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Applicants applying for this position must complete the Hampshire application form. Contact the school for an application pack and e-mail your application form to
Please do not send CVs as we are unable to accept these.
If you would like to find out more then please contact us. Visits to our school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the office. Alternatively, you are welcome to call our Headteacher, Lucy Chaplen, for an informal discussion. You may also like to visit our website at
Please contact us by phone on, or by email
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,780.00-£30,564.00 per year
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person