Administration Officer

St Martin's CofE Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RG

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,892.00 - £24,701.00 Annually (FTE)

Administration Officer job summary

Are you dedicated and enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge?

Are you interested in school improvement and working with a team of dedicated Teachers, Support Staff and Leaders?

St. Martin's CE Primary Academy is a diverse and happy school serving children from across the city of Salisbury. The children are known locally for their inclusive approach to fellow pupils , and their positive behaviour. The school itself has been on a recent and rapid journey of improvement. Since April 2024, a new Executive Headteacher, Head of School, SENDCo and Deputy Headteacher have been appointed by the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. The Executive Headteacher, Ollie Martindale, also leads at St. Peter's CE Primary Academy and the two settings work very closely on all areas of school improvement. The successful candidate would join an already committed, vibrant staffing team at a very exciting time: we are firmly on a journey to a positive OFSTED inspection.

St Martin’s Primary school are looking for a friendly and effective person to join our Office as the primary Admin Officer. As the first point of contact to parents and visitors entering the school, a professional yet approachable manner is essential.

As the school’s Admin Officer, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the school office, under the direction of the School Business Manager.

Main duties will include:

• Answering/making telephone calls
• Monitoring of the admin email inbox, responding to queries in a timely manner
• Monitoring and tracking attendance
• Assisting with stationary ordering
• Maintaining records
• Assisting with the organisation of trips
• Liaising with other areas of the education sector, including Wiltshire Council

The work is incredibly varied and the role will encompass many different skills. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and be able to prioritise effectively.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is well organised
• Is confident in working independently and works well within the larger team
• Is able to prioritise effectively
• Is friendly and welcoming
• Has good levels of spoken and written English
• Has good use of IT systems
• Has experience of working in a school or busy office, although training will be given on school specific systems

The successful candidate will be required to work 35hours per week (8.30am - 4pm) Monday-Friday, term time only (This equates to 0.79 FTE).

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 contact finance@stmartins.dsat.org.uk or telephone 01722 554300 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About St Martin's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 136 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Martin's CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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