Admin Officer

Queen's Crescent School; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 25,640 - 27,368; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Queen’s Crescent School is seeking a highly organised Admin Officer to provide efficient administrative support, manage records, respond to enquiries, and assist staff, pupils, parents and visitors. You will work closely with the leadership team to keep school operations running smoothly with confidentiality and professionalism.

The role is permanent, part-time, 37 hours per week over 40 weeks, term time plus TD days and some summer day work.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
• Work with the leadership team to support school operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Job description

Admin Officer – Queen’s Crescent School

Salary: G12-G14, £29,064 - £31,022 FTE. Actual Salary: £25,640 - £27,368 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, Part-time.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time including TD days plus 5 days during summer holiday).

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 12:30 pm plus 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm.

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles.

Closing date: 12noon on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Interview Date: w/c 7th September 2026.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Admin Officer to provide efficient administrative support and help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of our school. The successful candidate will manage a range of administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, respond to enquiries, and provide excellent customer service to staff, pupils, parents, and visitors. They will work closely with the leadership team to support school operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and contributing to a positive school environment.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retail discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail].

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to commencement of any employment.

We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.