Durweston Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Administration Officer to be the welcoming face and organised backbone of our school office. Hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm term time only (37.5 hours per week), with half an hour for lunch.
Key Responsibilities
* Greeting visitors and providing general information about the school.
* Managing phone calls, emails, and correspondence with a warm, friendly attitude.
* Handling student records, attendance, and other administrative duties.
* Assisting with scheduling and coordinating meetings and events.
* Supporting teachers, staff, and students with kindness and efficiency.
Qualifications
* A genuine passion for helping others and making people feel welcome.
* Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in office software, Word, Excel, etc.
* Previous experience in an administrative role preferred, but not required.
Why join us?
* We are a warm, caring, and friendly school community that works hard and laughs a lot.
* Our children are lovely and our parents are supportive.
* We can offer opportunities for professional growth and development.
* You will be a vital member of our team and your contribution will be hugely valued.
If you would like a job where no two days are the same, if you think you would be able to make a key contribution to the smooth running of our school and have a positive impact on the lives of children, staff, and families, and if you can keep on smiling in the face of all that life throws at you, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. #J-18808-Ljbffr