Admin OfficerEDV/2025/AAWGCEPS/05970

Pickwick Academy Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Admin Officer to manage the school office's day-to-day tasks. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to supporting the school community. Responsibilities include assisting staff and pupils, providing information, and promoting the school positively. Benefits include a strong pension scheme, wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £21,780 – £22,480 pro rata.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing support

Free eye tests and annual flu jab

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing administrative duties in a busy office environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in a school environment desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management and administration of the school office.
• Provide accurate information and advice to staff, pupils and external contacts.
• Assist with front‑of‑house duties, data management and organisational tasks.
• Promote the school positively among colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and support the entire school community.

Skills

Administrative management skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Admin Officer – Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE Primary School

Job Reference: EDV/2025/AAWGCEPS/05970

Location: Firs Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (37 hours per week)

Salary: Grade E, pay points 6‑8 (£25,989 – £26,824 annually, DOE); actual salary pro rata £21,780 – £22,480

Closing Date: 12:00pm, 5th January 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Admin Officer to support the day‑to‑day management and administration of our busy school office. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced setting, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. While experience in a school environment is desirable, we are primarily seeking someone with a positive attitude, strong initiative and a genuine commitment to supporting our Headteacher and school community.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management and administration of the school office.
• Provide accurate information and advice to staff, pupils and external contacts.
• Assist with front‑of‑house duties, data management and organisational tasks.
• Promote the school positively among colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and support the entire school community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience managing administrative duties in a busy office environment.
• Positive attitude, strong initiative and genuine commitment to supporting the Headteacher.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in a school environment desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme.
• Flexible and family‑friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing support, counselling and a dedicated wellbeing hub.
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required) and free annual flu jab.Discounts & savings: Wiltshire Rewards retail savings, Motor Source Group car discounts (average saving £4,000).
• Emergency salary advance scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other health & lifestyle perks.
• Opportunities for professional development and clear progression pathways.

Safeguarding & Legal Obligations

Safeguarding: The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; enhanced DBS checks will be undertaken. References will be requested, and all employment gaps must be explained.

Application Note

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Contact

Contact Person: Kate Malcolm, Executive Headteacher

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Website: www.alderbury.wilts.sch.uk