Administration Officer
This is a Temporary, Part Time - Term Time Only vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
Hillside First School is looking for an Administration Officer to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £12,967 - £13,172 per annum per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 22.5 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.
It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31 August 2025.
Approximate start date 01-May-2025.
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who;
- Has previous experience of working in an office environment, preferably within a school setting
- Has a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Is proficient organisational and communication skills
- Has the ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure and to changing deadlines
- Is familiar with Arbor or similar data management systems (desirable).
This role will involve working 8.30am - 1pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus inset days.
The successful candidate will be required to;
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership.
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Maintain accurate documentation and manage both electronic and paper filing systems in line with GDPR and Trust requirements.
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Act as the school receptionist, handling routine queries and referring complex matters appropriately.
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Administer pupil admissions, attendance records, and support recruitment processes, including DBS checks.
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Manage communications with parents using our specialised systems.
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Oversee the ordering of supplies and support first aid administration, ensuring the first aid room is well stocked.
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Adapt to changing priorities and work closely with the Trust central team to follow established administrative processes.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Debbie Tarrant on 01202 822737 or by emailing recruitment@hillsidefirstschool.org
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our School
Nestled in Verwood, Dorset, Hillside First School invites candidates to join our successful team. With 211 pupils, our well-equipped school offers an enriching learning environment, including a spacious outdoor area.
At Hillside, we pride ourselves on a close-knit staff and strong community support. Our children are eager learners, displaying excellent behaviour and enthusiasm to learn. Embracing the values of respect, ambition, and perseverance, we adhere to the ethos of placing children at the heart of everything we do.
Join Hillside for a community fostering collaboration, innovation, and dedication to nurturing successful outcomes for our children. If you are passionate about education, we encourage you to apply for our teaching position. Join a school where every day is an opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation.
For more information please visit our school website: http://www.hillsidefirstschool.org/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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