Business Support Officer - Part Time

Moorlands Primary School; Mount; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive staff team

Positive working environment

Job summary

Moorlands Primary School is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant to join our friendly team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, families and staff, providing warm, professional assistance and handling a range of administrative tasks.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy school environment. Training will be provided where needed and term-time hours apply for 16–20 hours per week on a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Understands confidentiality and professionalism.
• Committed to pupil wellbeing and success.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and business support across the school.
• Deliver a professional and welcoming reception service.
• Manage telephone, email and visitor enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Support meetings, events and communications.
• Work with school information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support safeguarding procedures and confidentiality.
• Assist lunchtime management with children.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

IT Skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Confidentiality

Literacy & Numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scale: Grade 5
Hours: 16 - 20 hours per week, term time only
Contract Type: Temporary 18 months (this could be extended, subject to budget approval)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school community where children are at the heart of everything we do. The role requires an individual who is committed to providing high-quality administrative support and exceptional customer service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will join an established team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's administrative functions. You will be the first point of contact for many visitors and families and therefore must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside a professional and welcoming manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and business support across the school.
• Delivering a professional and welcoming reception service.
• Managing telephone, email and visitor enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Supporting meetings, events and communications.
• Working effectively with a range of school information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and always maintaining confidentiality.
• Working closely with children, e.g. helping with the management of lunchtime.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Is committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of all pupils.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential. Experience of working within a school environment is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided where required.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

Safeguarding

Moorlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Closing Date

Wednesday 23 September 2026, 9.00am

Shortlisting

Friday 25 September 2026

Interviews

Week commencing Monday 5 October 2026

Start Date

November 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email, and references will be requested prior to interview.

For further information about the role, please contact the school office.

Start Date: November 2026

Mrs Amanda Denney
Headteacher