Admin Assistant

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Westbury is seeking a dedicated part-time Admin Assistant to ensure smooth operations from January 2026 until August 2026. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate strong attention to detail. This role offers an exciting work environment with enthusiastic students and opportunities for professional growth. The deadline for applications is December 19, 2025.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive work environment

Support from Acorn Education Trust

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment is advantageous.
• Ability to deal with new challenging situations.
• Positive and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the school.
• Support administrative and organisational processes.
• Ensure smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

ICT skills

Job description

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, personable and organised Admin Assistant to support our school on a part‑time basis, starting in January 2026, and help to ensure the smooth running of our day‑to‑day operations.

Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026). Working Hours: Part time (10 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days).

We are a small and convivial primary school with Christianity at our heart. Situated in the charming village of Chapmanslade, Wiltshire, our school is an inclusive place where every member of our school community shows love to their neighbour by demonstrating compassion, service, courage and trust. Our staff recognise all pupils as individuals, celebrating their strengths and differences, and supporting our young learners to achieve their full potential, experience personal successes and thrive in all that they do. In March 2023, we were proud to be confirmed as a “good” school by Ofsted and recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education, collaborate with schools and draw on collective experience.

As the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders, you will act as an ambassador for our school and be responsible for supporting with administrative and organisational processes within our setting.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills;
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self‑motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has experience of working in an office environment (advantageous);
• Has sound ICT skills, including fast and accurate keyboard skills.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01373-832367.

Closing Date: Friday 19th December 2025 at 12pm.

Interview Date: TBC.

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Safeguarding Statement

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.