Office Administrator at Castle Court School

Dorset Council; Corfe Mullen; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local prep school in Corfe Mullen is seeking an organised and energetic Office Administrator to manage their busy front office. The role emphasizes a strong community focus, supporting students, staff, and parents, and involves first aid responsibilities. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready for flexible working hours. The position is permanent and starts in February 2026, with potential negotiation on specific timings.

Qualifications

• Organised and energetic with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy working with children and demonstrating flexibility and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Run the busy front office supporting pupils, staff, and parents.
• Handle first aid responsibilities as needed.

Job description

Overview

Castle Court School is seeking an organised, energetic Office Administrator to run our busy front office. With our strong emphasis on community, pastoral care and outdoor learning, the School Office Administrator plays a central role in supporting pupils, staff and parents each day. This is a busy, varied and highly rewarding position for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and approaches each day with good humour, flexibility and professionalism.

Salary and Benefits

The full‑time equivalent salary for this role, based on the hours and days detailed above, is £20,808 excluding holiday pay. There is also an additional first aid responsibility allowance for the right candidate. Please see the attached pack for more information, and email Hannah (PA to Head) on [e-mail] if you have any questions at all.

About the School

Castle Court is a day Prep School located in the heart of Dorset; we seek to appoint staff who will be keen to be involved in the full breadth of school life and supportive of the school's Christian foundation. Castle Court was founded in Parkstone, Poole, in 1948 as a day school for boys; in 1968 it moved to its present site in beautiful grounds on the north edge of Corfe Mullen. In the 1970s the school became co‑educational and has steadily grown in size: today it has around 280 pupils, aged from 2 to 13. The setting is idyllic: 55 acres of magnificent playing‑fields, playgrounds, gardens and woods; a school with stunning facilities, set in rural surroundings, yet easily reached from Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Ringwood and the Isle of Purbeck. The school has an excellent academic record and other strengths across the board: in Sport, Music, Art, Drama, Design Technology, and in Outdoor Learning. Please see our website www.castlecourt.com for evidence!

Position Details

This position is available from February 2026 and is permanent.

Working Hours

We are looking ideally for our new colleague to work five mornings, from 8am to 2pm, and three afternoons (until 5pm). The afternoons would ideally be on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays but this can be discussed and negotiated at interview.