Office Administrative Assistant - Witton Middle School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to join their team. This term-time role involves reception duties, supporting school communications, and various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should possess GCSE English and Maths and strong organisational, communication, and ICT skills. The post offers professional development opportunities and requires a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Salary ranges from £20,792 to £21,122 pro-rata. Closing date for applications is January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and friendly disposition.
• Ability to work under pressure maintaining professionalism.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties as the first point of contact.
• Administer first aid and support school communications.
• Assist in the promotion of the school within the community.

Skills

Organisational ability

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

ICT applications (Word, Excel)

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Office Administrative Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a term time only role. We are looking for someone who will offer a warm welcome to visitors at reception, possess strong administrative skills and a friendly disposition to join our busy school office.

Witton Middle school is based in Droitwich, catering for children in Years 5, 6 and 7, we provide an effective bridge between First School and High School. Our curriculum is designed to create confident, curious, and collaborative individuals who will make a difference in the world. Our children receive expert teaching and benefit from excellent specialist facilities which foster increasing levels of independence in learning.

We are proud of our learning within an atmosphere of growth, curiosity, collaboration and belonging. We are fortunate to have beautiful extensive grounds.

The ideal candidate will possess GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above. You will need to use your own initiative and work to clear deadlines maintaining a calm and professional manner. You should have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational ability, the ability to prioritise your work and work effectively both as a team member and on your own. You must be an excellent communicator, have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and experience of using ICT applications such as Word and Excel. The postholder will administer first aid so will possess an up to date first aid certificate or be willing to undergo relevant training.

This varied role is central to the smooth running of the school and includes reception duties as the first point of contact for pupils, visitors, alongside a range of administrative responsibilities. The post also has a marketing element, supporting school communications, events and the promotion of our school within the community.

We can offer you a welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children and
as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

For further details please visit our website at www.witton.worcs.sch.uk

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time only (8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday)

Grade:Scale 3 (5-6) - £24,790 p.a. - £25,183 p.a. Pro-Rata salary £20,792 - £21,122 p.a.

Please complete an application form on eteach.

Closing date: Friday 9 January 2026 at 4.00pm

Interviews: Week Commencing 12 January 2026

To start as soon as possible, subject to satisfactory clearance checks.