Office Administrator at St Marys CE First School

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking an Office Administrator for The Heath Academy Trust and St Mary’s CE First School & Nursery. The role involves providing essential administrative support within a busy school environment, ensuring smooth operations and contributing positively to the school community. The ideal candidate will be organized, approachable, and possess excellent communication skills, with a commitment to supporting the school's ethos.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office or similar busy setting is desirable.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.
• Must demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and warmth.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and welcoming administrative service.
• Be a key point of contact for families, staff, and visitors.
• Support the school’s Christian ethos and prioritize children's needs.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Tools

School Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Office Administrator

The Heath Academy Trust and St Mary’s CE First School & Nursery are seeking to appoint an Office Administrator who is committed to supporting our children’s education by providing an efficient and welcoming administrative service at the heart of our school.

We need an enthusiastic, skilled, and motivated professional to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful applicant must enjoy working in a busy and varied school environment and be committed to contributing positively to school life.

The successful candidate must be organized, approachable, and proactive, with excellent communication and IT skills. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a positive attitude, and can prioritize tasks effectively. You will be a key point of contact for families, staff, and visitors and will need to demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and warmth at all times.

You must be committed to supporting the school’s Christian ethos and prioritizing the needs of our children in all aspects of the role. Previous experience working in a school office or a similar busy setting is desirable. A working knowledge of school management systems (such as SIMS or Arbor) would be an advantage, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

We are committed to ongoing improvement and provide continuous support for our staff through high-quality CPD. The successful candidate will understand the importance of teamwork and consistency in all areas of school life and will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.