Administrative Assistant

Burton Joyce Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Joyce Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a friendly, organised Admin Assistant to join our welcoming office team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, pupils and families, helping with day-to-day admin and ensuring excellent customer service.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 35 hours per week, term-time only. You will support attendance, dinner bookings, trips, clubs and administrative tasks across the school, making a real difference.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring pupil attendance records
• Administering school dinner bookings and payments
• Supporting planning and organisation of educational visits and school trips
• Coordinating and administering after-school clubs programme
• Providing efficient administrative support across the school
• Delivering a warm, professional front-of-house service

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Reliability

Discretion

Job description

Admin Assistant

Burton Joyce Primary School

Burton Joyce Primary School is seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming office team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving village school at the heart of the community. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in providing excellent customer service to children, families and staff.

No two days are ever the same in our school office. From supporting pupils and parents to helping organise trips and events, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school. If you enjoy variety, teamwork and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As one of the first points of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, you will be a valued member of our school community. Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing and monitoring pupil attendance records
2. Administering school dinner bookings and payments
3. Supporting the planning and organisation of educational visits and school trips
4. Coordinating and administering our after-school clubs programme
5. Providing efficient administrative support across the school
6. Delivering a warm, professional and welcoming front-of-house service

About You

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2. Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
3. Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
4. Remains calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
5. Is proactive, reliable and adaptable
6. Works well both independently and as part of a team
7. Has good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
8. Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism

What We Offer

1. A friendly, supportive and experienced staff team
2. A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
3. A welcoming village school community
4. A varied and interesting workload
5. Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within school administration

Working Hours

1. Monday to Friday
2. 8:30am to 4:30pm
3. 35 hours per week
4. Term-time only

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and supportive school, we would love to hear from you. Come and join our wonderful village school, where every day brings new opportunities to support children, families and colleagues and where your contribution will truly be valued.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. We encourage prospective applicants to come and see first-hand what makes Burton Joyce Primary School such a special place to work.