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
Lockyer's Middle School is looking for a Administration Officer to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £14,038 - £14,261 per annum per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 25 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.
It is offered on a Temporary basis for 1 year
Approximate start date 07-Jul-2025.
Lockyer’s Middle School is looking for a versatile, well-organised and motivated individual who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proficient when using computer packages. You would support the smooth running of the day to day of our school office, helping with reception and first aid cover.
As part of this role, you would complete general administrative duties to support the school’s reprographic needs and oversee the running of the school library. This would include welcoming children in, who are very enthusiastic readers on a daily basis.
This role is suitable for someone who has previous office/admin experience, whilst experience in an educational setting would be beneficial it is not necessary. The busy and varied position would suit a friendly and flexible individual who is efficient and able to meet deadlines.
Applications are welcomed from all individuals who can demonstrate:
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- excellent organisational and admin abilities
- a willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team
- the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment prone to regular interruptions.
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all individuals who can demonstrate:
- completing all reprographics across the school
- managing stock and placing orders for the school in accordance with school procedures
- dealing with situations of a sensitive/confidential nature
- demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding practices within the school environment
- first aid (training would be given to the successful candidate if they do not hold a suitable first aid certificate)
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Julie Brook or Bev Morris on 01202 692779 or by emailing recruitment@lockyersmiddle.org
Interview Date: Week beginning 9th June
Unfortunately, we are not always able to contact unsuccessful applicants individually. If you have not heard from us by 10 days after the closing date of this advert, please assume that your application has not been successful.
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
Lockyer's Middle School is part of a successful pyramid of first, middle and upper schools in the Corfe Mullen area and is part of Initio Learning Trust. Our children join us in Year 5, aged 9 and make the important transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, before moving to upper school at the end of Year 8, aged 13.
At Lockyer's, the talents and needs of every pupil are recognised and nurtured. We value the importance of developing the whole child through enriching academic, cultural, creative and sporting endeavours. Our aim is to ensure that, through the highest quality teaching of a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, pupils are encouraged to develop an aspirational mind set which will enable them to respond positively to life’s challenges and opportunities. Our excellent pastoral care system fosters an environment where children feel safe and able to learn. Our expectations of high standards of behaviour and self-discipline encourage children to grow into respectful, inclusive global citizens.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.lockyersmid.dorset.sch.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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