Data Administrative Officer
Dawlish Primary School, London, E10 6NN12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm inclusive of 30 minute lunch break.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Pro rata actual salary - £35,848.51
Pay scale
- Scale 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Data Administrative Officer
Workplace: Opossum Federation (Initially based at Dawlish Primary School)
Salary: Scale 6,Pro rata actual salary - £35,848.51
Hours:40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term time + 2 weeks (Paid 47.36 weeks per annum, rising with service)
The Role
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, and highly committed Data Administrative Officer to lead and manage our school office. Working closely with the Head of School, you will ensure the smooth, efficient running of daily school life and play a pivotal role in our data management strategy.
Your responsibilities will span across managing pupil data systems (Arbor), leading admissions coordination with the Local Authority, generating statutory returns (CENSUS), managing attendance strategies, and providing a warm, professional face for our school reception.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications: A good level of general education, including GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent).
Technical Expertise: Exceptional IT competency, with strong practical experience in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and computerised school data systems like SIMS or Arbor.
Experience: A background in data entry, report generation, and liaising confidently with third parties and leadership teams.
Personal Attributes: A meticulous eye for detail, the resilience to manage a varied workload in a highly pressurised environment, and the discretion required to maintain absolute confidentiality.
Other Requirements: A willingness to work flexibly to support school events and meetings, and a pediatric first aid qualification (or willingness to train).
Why Join the Opossum Federation?
By joining Dawlish Primary School, you become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking family of schools in East London rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. We offer:
Unrivalled Support: A thriving, collaborative team culture where staff workload and well-being are genuinely prioritized.
Professional Growth: A tailored CPD and structured induction program to help you excel from day one.
Excellent Environments: Well-resourced schools utilizing modern Google for Education platforms.
How to Apply
Application Pack: Download an application form
Submission: Submit your completed application form directly via email to hr@opossumed.org.
Please note: Only applications submitted on the official school application form will be considered. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
The Opossum Federation is a federation of 4 schools—including Newport, Dawlish, Oakhill, and Thorpe Hall Primary Schools—that places a high premium on staff development and a sustainable work-life balance. By joining the Federation, staff become part of a collaborative learning community that focuses on "Enriching lives, unleashing possibilities, and building futures."
What Our Staff Say
Dawlish Primary School: "I thoroughly enjoy working at Dawlish! I feel consistently supported, challenged and developed in my work and am positive about the impact our school/federation collectively makes for pupils."
Oakhill Primary School: "Overall I have really enjoyed my time at this school, the community spirit has been welcoming and I have appreciated the value of working in a smaller school where there is a big sense of support for each other amongst the staff. The schools values and ethos are clearly represented by the whole team, and it is clear to me that everyone enjoys being here."
Professional Development (CPD)
The Federation is widely recognised for its "Pathway to Success" model, ensuring every staff member has a clear route for career progression.
Bespoke CPD Programmes: Tailored training that encourages staff to flourish, including access to national programmes and internal consultancy.
ECT Induction: A comprehensive, two-year induction programme for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), featuring an annual conference and mentorship in collaboration with partners like UCL and the Harris Institute.
Leadership Pathways: Opportunities for career progression across the different schools within the Federation, including coaching and mentoring.
Professional Bursaries: Financial support for further professional study (subject to conditions).
Collaborative Planning: Staff work across schools to share resources, subject expertise, and best practices, which significantly enhances professional learning.
Wellbeing & Workload Support
The Federation has been praised by Ofsted for its proactive approach to reducing staff stress and managing workload.
Workload Reduction: A structured, "planned and prepared" curriculum and collaborative planning across the federation are designed to reduce the time spent on individual admin and prep.
Thrive Mental Wellbeing: All staff have access to the Thrive service for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
Supportive Leadership: A culture where leaders are described as "approachable and helpful," with a genuine commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
Employee Benefits
Beyond the standard competitive salary scales, the Federation offers a range of practical perks:
Cycle to Work Scheme: Tax-free bike purchases to encourage healthy, green commuting.
Modern Technology: Schools are well-resourced with Google for Education integration and dedicated devices for staff.
Welcoming Environment: A diverse and inclusive workplace where staff are treated as "family" in a "warm, caring second home."
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dawlish Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 158 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@opossumed.org
Arranging a visit to Dawlish Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@opossumed.org.
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