Administration Officer
This is a Permanent, Full Time - Term Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
Bridport Primary School is looking for a Administration Officer to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £21,323 - £21,662 per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Full Time - Term Time Only: 37 hours per week. 39 weeks per year, term time includes Inset Days.
It is offered on a Permanent basis.
Approximate start date: 14 July 2025
Bridport Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, personable and highly organised Admin Officer to ensure the smooth running of our day to day operations. You will also act as the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions. Previous experience of working in a school office environment is advantageous.
We are looking for someone who:
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Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills;
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Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents
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Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
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Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
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Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
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Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
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Has a positive and flexible attitude;
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Has experience of working in a school office / office environment and/or has the skills to run the office of a primary school (advantageous);
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Has strong ICT skills, including fast and accurate keyboard skills.
A clean driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools.
Closing date: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 12pm.
Interview Date: Tuesday 3 June 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 Sarah Elliott on 01308 422846 or by emailing recruitmentwest@initiolearning.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
We are a community school who work hard together to give the best possible care and education to our children, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2023. We are passionate about working closely with our families and understanding their unique needs. We strive to give rich and varied experiences to all, endeavouring to understand and embrace one another’s unique qualities, talents and skills. The aim is that this learning will give them good life chances and choices in the future: ‘Learning today for our tomorrow.’
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.bridportprimaryschool.co.uk/
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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