Administrative Officer - Pimperne Primary School

About the role

Pimperne Primary School are seeking to appoint a calm and caring Administrative Officer to support our busy office and to support Lunchtimes for our children.

Responsibilities

• Being the welcoming face of our school for our children, visitors and parents.
• Manage the school inbox and ensure timely and appropriate response.
• Supporting all aspects of office administration including processing orders and some payments.
• Managing bookings for our wraparound care provision.
• Providing first aid to children as required and providing our playground first aid at lunchtimes.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Miss Chloe Coward by emailing to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

Qualifications

• Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills
• Is flexible, calm, warm and approachable.
• Has or is interested in first aid qualification.
• Creates positive relationships with children and their families.
• Has experience of using Microsoft products effectively.
• Is able to support our Website and social media presence.
• Has experience of using 'education' systems such as Bromcom although training will be given.
• Is committed to teamwork in a friendly school with a child centred ethos.
• Wants to make a difference and knows tomorrow is a new day of opportunities.
• Knows that a smile can make everyone feel a little better!
• Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Is detail-oriented with a 'right first time' mindset, completing work to a high standard
• Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail
• Has experience of working in an administrative role, undertaking variety of tasks

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card