Administration Officer - Cover

Dove House School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

LGPS

Free parking

On-site fitness facilities

CPD opportunities

Employee benefits platform

Life insurance

Job summary

Dove House Academy in Basingstoke is seeking a part-time Administration Officer to support the Senior Leadership and Administration Team within a busy, friendly school environment. You will demonstrate a high level of ICT competency, an excellent telephone manner and outstanding organisational skills, with a clear understanding of confidentiality to safeguard pupils and colleagues.

This role offers term-time hours (plus one week), a Band 5 salary, and opportunities for professional development,

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or similar environment preferred.
• Strong ICT skills and familiarity with standard office software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership and Administration Team.
• Assist with cover arrangements and day-to-day office tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping within the school environment.

Skills

ICT competency

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Job description

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Dove House Academy are looking to recruita part-time Administration Officer with responsibility for cover arrangements.

Personal attributes

The role of Administration Officer is vital in supporting the Senior Leadership and Administration Team. You will be part of a small friendly and cohesive team providing excellent administrative support. You will be a motivated and vibrant individual who enjoys working within an environment that is constantly busy.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in ICT and have an excellent telephone manner. Candidates will have excellent organisational skills and understand the importance of confidentiality.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

Salary & Benefits

Band 5

22.5 hours per week, term time only plus one week

By joining Dove House Academy, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and well-being
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• Increase in paid weeks after 5 years of service from 46.3 weeks to 47.1 weeks
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our onsite Fitness Suite
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

The working hours for this role are:

Mornings: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 12pm.

You will work for 40 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 46.3 weeks. Your salary will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

If you want to make a positive difference and enrich the lives of our pupils, then this could be the school for you!

Location

Dove House Academy
Sutton Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 5SU

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 3rd November2026, 9am

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th November2026.

Equal opportunities

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.