Overview
Role involves coordinating a team of committed support staff, including managing staff rotas and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You will liaise closely with parents and carers to ensure every family feels welcome, involved, and well informed. Excellent administrative and IT skills are essential, as you will be working confidently with our online systems to set up pupil sessions, manage attendance, and record incidents. You will also provide administrative support for the school's wider enrichment programme.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the programme of opportunities, coordinate activities, and produce the termly clubs brochure.
* Coordinate pupil attendance at sports fixtures, music events, and performances.
* Support the organisation of a wide range of enrichment opportunities across the school.
* Be the first point of contact for external clubs running on site on a day-to-day basis, and work with the office team to ensure registers are accurate and pupils are present as expected.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience of working with children or a background in childcare is helpful but not essential; strong administrative skills are the most important part of the role.
* Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to train) is a requirement.
About the School
At Westdene Primary School & Nursery, children are encouraged to develop intellectually, physically, aesthetically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We are an inclusive and happy school situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton with approximately 450 pupils currently on roll. As an inclusive school, we work in partnership with pupils and families to create a respectful environment, challenge inequality and discrimination, and maintain high aspirations for all.
How to Apply and Contact
For further information, please contact the school office at Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN. Telephone: 01273 916618. Email: [application details to be provided by the school].
Important Dates
Closing date: Midday Wednesday 17th September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Application Details
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office. Email: [address to be provided]. Address: Westdene Primary School and Nursery, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN. Telephone: 01273 916618. Website: [information not provided].
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. We actively encourage applications from Black, racially minoritised, and other underrepresented groups in education sectors. Brighton and Hove is diverse and we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applicants from the Global Majority (BRM) to apply. Our aim is to be a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential.
Brighton & Hove Cities Council – Brighton & Hove Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Brighten & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
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