Office Administrator

Gamlingay Village Primary; Beeston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Gamlingay Village Primary School in Bedfordshire is seeking an Office Administrator to join our friendly team. This part-time role (26 hours per week) supports the day-to-day running of the school office and ensures a warm, professional welcome for pupils, families and visitors.

You will handle records, correspondence and communications, maintain attendance data and assist with school events. The successful candidate will be highly organised, an excellent communicator and able to manage

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communicator who can work with pupils, families, staff and visitors.
• Confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming and professional first point of contact for pupils, families, visitors and staff.
• Support the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
• Manage a range of administrative duties including records, correspondence and communications.
• Provide excellent customer service to families and visitors.
• Support attendance processes and maintain accurate school records.
• Assist with school events, visits and wider administrative functions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to support pupils and families.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of your work.
• Promote our values of Respect, Aspire and Grow through daily interactions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Job description

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5 to 6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE - pay award pending). Actual salary £15,211.51 per annum on point

Contract: Permanent, 26 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08.30 to 15.30 with a 30 minute unpaid break. Term time plus 2 training days in September and October (38.4 weeks per yea

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Gamlingay Village Primary, Gamlingay, Bedfordshire

Are you highly organised, welcoming and passionate about making a difference?

Do you enjoy working with people and take pride in creating a positive first impression? Are you an excellent communicator who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being at the heart of a school community? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a School Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role within our school office, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school and helping to ensure that every child, family and visitor receives a warm and professional experience.

About Our School

Our children are fabulous, full of potential and at the heart of everything we do. We are a school on a rapid improvement journey, united by our core values:

Respect Aspire Grow

These values underpin every aspect of school life. We are committed to creating a welcoming, ambitious and supportive environment where children, families and staff can thrive.

The Role

As our School Administrator, you will:

• Be a welcoming and professional first point of contact for pupils, families, visitors and staff
• Support the smooth and efficient running of the school office
• Manage a range of administrative duties including records, correspondence and communications
• Provide excellent customer service to families and visitors
• Support attendance processes and maintain accurate school records
• Assist with school events, visits and wider administrative functions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to support pupils and families
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of your work
• Promote our values of Respect, Aspire and Grow through your daily interactions

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is positive, friendly and approachable
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Communicates effectively with children, families, staff and visitors
• Is calm and professional when working in a busy environment
• Has strong attention to detail and can manage competing priorities
• Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
• Is committed to providing exceptional customer service
• Has a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Shares our ambition for every child to succeed

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Wonderful children and families
• Strong leadership and a clear vision for continued improvement
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution every day

If you are enthusiastic, organised and committed to making a positive difference, we would be delighted to receive your application.

For further details on the school please visit our website Welcome to Gamlingay Village Primary - Gamlingay Village Primary