Office Administrator
This is a Permanent, Full Time - Term Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
Allenbourn Middle School is looking for a Office Administrator to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary 21,323 - 21,662 per annum per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Full Time - Term Time only for 37 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.
It is offered on a permanent basis
Approximate start date - June 2025.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our lovely and friendly office team as an Administrator, based within our busy and dynamic school office. This is a Grade 5 role, reporting to the Office Manager.
Within this administrative role, you will;
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To assist with administration of attendance across our school
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To assist with finance administration, processing orders and invoices
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Maintaining computerised systems, producing reports and letters as required
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Support the management of data, tracking and providing reports as required
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Working alongside the Office Manager to maintain the school website and social media
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Send and respond to school communications
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Acting as an ambassador of the school whilst welcoming parents and visitors
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Updating pupil data
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Deal with situations of a sensitive/confidential nature
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Support with reprographics
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To train as a first aider to support with this across the school
Appropriate training will be provided to enable you to succeed and grow within this crucial and exciting role.
The working pattern for this role, if full time, is 37 hours per week, as follows:
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8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
Applications may be considered from a suitably qualified part-time candidate . Candidates should state their preferences as part of the application process.
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all individuals who can demonstrate:
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exceptional organisational skills
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strong interpersonal and communication skills
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a proven administration track record
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a willingness to learn new skills and work as a key member of a busy team
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the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment prone to regular interruptions.
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a current first aid qualification is desirable but not essential as training will be provided for the successful candidate
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experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential
Closing date: 15th May 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Shona Sydenham on 01202 886738 or by emailing recruitment@allenbournmiddle.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
At Allenbourn Middle School we are committed to ensuring that our children grow and learn alongside their peers in a safe and nurturing environment. Our school community works together embracing our shared values of 'Academic Excellence', 'All Inclusive' and 'Responsible Individuals' ensuring that every child is able to 'aspire@AMS'.
It is our aim to ensure that our children become well-motivated, confident learners, capable of achieving the highest possible standards, whilst becoming positive role models. We welcome children aged nine and they leave us aged thirteen with a clear sense of purpose and an enthusiasm for their future learning.
Children experience a rich curriculum taught by subject specialist teachers and enjoy a wide range of extracurricular clubs and opportunities throughout their time with us.
We take pride in maintaining positive relationships with parents and the wider school community and value the role the whole school community plays in maintaining high expectations for our children.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.allenbournmiddle.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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