Administration Officer
Wansdyke Primary School, Bristol, BS14 0DU41 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2025
Closing date
8 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £14,310-£15,268 ACTUAL SALARY
Administration Officer job summary
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?
Join us!
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee – whether in teaching, support, or leadership – can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As an Administration Officer at Wansdyke Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement:
“Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.”
Wansdyke Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive community school located in Whitchurch, Bristol. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on values-led education, we aim to foster respect, responsibility, and resilience in all our pupils. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences and build strong relationships with families and the wider community. At Wansdyke, every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish.
As Administration Officer, you will be responsible for:
Acting as an integral part of the school staff team, contributing to the overall aims of the school.
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and implementing new administrative processes, including the use of systems that enhance the application of IT in school administration.
Organising and prioritising your own workload effectively.
Delivering excellent customer service.
Completing and overseeing general administration tasks as directed.
Ensuring all school policies and procedures are adhered to by self and others.
Carrying out reception/front-of-house duties when required.
Meeting deadlines set by the Headteacher/Line Manager.
Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role and grade.
Data Protection and Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Work within the requirements of Data Protection at all times.
Understand your responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding and child protection and how to highlight any concerns.
Remain vigilant to ensure all students are protected from potential harm.
General Responsibilities:
Exemplify the Trust values of Respect, Opportunity, Collaboration and Aspiration, and demonstrate trust behaviours as outlined in “The Futura Way.”
Undertake any appropriate training provided by the Trust.
Contribute to the protection and welfare of children and young people by reporting concerns to your line manager.
Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace, complying with all mandatory regulations.
Undergo an Enhanced DBS check and disclose all cautions and convictions (other than protected ones under DBS rules).
What You’ll Bring to Futura
We are looking for a committed and organised Administration Officer who:
Qualifications:
Holds 5 GCSEs (grades C/4 or above), including Maths and English.
Has NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification/experience.
Possesses strong ICT skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Office.
Experience
Has worked in a busy office environment as part of a team.
(Desirable) Experience in a front-of-house role.
(Desirable) Experience working with young people in a school/learning environment.
(Desirable) Experience supporting senior leadership.
Skills & Behaviours:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organisational ability and multitasking skills.
High integrity and professionalism.
Committed to continuous professional development.
Works well collaboratively as part of a team.
What We Offer to Support Your Growth
Extensive CPD and professional development opportunities.
Additional INSET days and learning communities for collaboration.
Opportunities for internal progression and leadership pathways.
Flexible working options and wellbeing support initiatives.
Defined benefit pension scheme.
Health cashback plan and retail discounts.
A climate-conscious, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
Working hours: 22.5 + 2 inset days and 4 other days
Application Deadline: 4/9/2025
Interviews will be held shortly after.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. All offers of employment will be subject to:
Enhanced DBS and Barred List check
Two satisfactory references (one from current employer)
Online search screening
Health clearance
Prohibition check (for teachers if applicable)
A declaration under the Childcare Act 2006 (where applicable)
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will support you to reach your full potential and thrive as part of our team.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment, Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wansdyke Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wansdyke Primary School website
School location
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