Senior Administrator
Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 33 hours and 30 minutes per week per annum including 33 hours and 30 minutes’ worth of INSET training per academic year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21,941.39
Pay scale
- E5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Having excellent computer skills is essential to fulfil your role efficiently. In addition, you must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, visitors, pupils and parents.
- report directly to the SLT (senior leadership team)
- supervise day-to-day work of the school office and able to prioritise to meet daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
- contribute towards the planning, development and organisation of systems, procedures and policies
- supervise, train and develop admin staff as appropriate
- oversee the provision of effective office and reception services and maintain a welcoming and supportive ‘front of house’ service for all parent, pupils, staff, governors and visitors adhering to strict safeguarding procedures
- work closely with the central team with respect to HR, Finance and Premises
- be a clear and creative communicator
School experience is really helpful, but not essential but you will already have senior office experience, which you may have gained in the public or private sector.
What the school offers its staff
- We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
- We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
- Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
- We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills and enhance your teaching practice.
- Investment in staff wellbeing and training is a priority in our organisation to ensure we offer an excellent service. As part of ELAN (Extend Learning Academies Network), you will benefit from a wider network of colleagues across other schools and within central HR, finance and communications to ensure you are well supported and your knowledge is kept up-to-date.
Windwhistle Primary school is a very special place whereit is our aim to support children toachieve bybuilding confidence. In order to do this, we are looking for an excellent administrative professional with a proven track record of working in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.
Windwhistle Primary School in Weston super Mare supports children’s achievement by building their self-confidence. We offer a happy, safe environment that nurtures children from 3 – 11 years old and supports all in our school community. We have extensive grounds that the children can access for learning and play. We are very well-resourced with excellent professional development opportunities and our staff benefit from support and development through the wider network of schools in ELAN.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Windwhistle Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 344 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Windwhistle Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@windwhistle.extendlearning.org
- Phone number
- 01934 629145
Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.
Arranging a visit to Windwhistle Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@windwhistle.extendlearning.org.
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