Office Administrator

Mendip Green Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6EX

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 May 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,615.47

Office Administrator job summary

At Mendip Green Primary School, we have a new position open for an office administrator to join a friendly administrative team.

We are seeking a reliable and organised office administrator, this is a front‑facing role, supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office and providing high‑quality administrative, financial and organisational support.

You will be one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, helping to create a welcoming, efficient and professional environment while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with school and trust policies.

Hours: 25 hours per week over 4 days with a 45 min lunch break, 8:30am - 3:30pm. Permanent contract, term-time only

Actual Salary: E3 - £15,615.47

Closing date: 20 May 2026 by midday

Interview date: 3 June 2026

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient front‑of‑house reception and office support in line with safeguarding procedures
• Maintain accurate pupil and staff records using the school’s management information system (MIS)
• Prepare and produce documents, correspondence and reports, including confidential material
• Support pupil admissions processes and maintain accurate waiting lists
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with data protection and record retention policies
• Assist with school meals administration, newsletters, events, trips, fundraising and website updates
• Record health and safety incidents and support compliance with statutory requirements
• Process financial data including income, expenditure, orders, invoicing and banking information
• Assist with HR administration including staff absence records, personnel files and training arrangements
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of office systems and procedures
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade as required

About Us

At Mendip Green Primary School ,we work to be at the forefront of education. We strive to give our pupils a spectacular learning experience that helps them become well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive contribution to their community.

We are looking for inspiring people to champion every child’s potential .  We are an inclusive school and can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs.  You will become part of a large team that genuinely takes care of and supports each other.

Apply now and be part of our journey to inspire and grow the next generation!

What We Offer

Working at Mendip Green Primary School comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and future.

• Excellent Pension Contributions - We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.
  
• Family Friendly Support - We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.
  
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion - We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.
  
• Training & Development Opportunities - You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities and clear pathways for career progression. We support you in learning new skills and growing within the education sector.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Mendip Green Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 628 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mendip Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mendip-green-primary-school

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