PA/Secretarial/Administration Officer at St Ives Primary School

Dorset Council; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated primary school in England is seeking a PA/Secretarial/Administration Officer to support their busy office. The ideal candidate should be kind, patient, and possess excellent public-facing skills, with experience in word processing and full computer literacy. Responsibilities include assisting pupils, parents, and staff, with a strong focus on positivity and flexibility. Join a friendly team in a nurturing environment committed to fostering happiness and success in students.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to work with experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Kind and patient demeanor.
• Ability to support pupils, parents, and visitors.
• Flexibility and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy office.
• Assist staff with daily duties.
• Engage positively with school community.

Skills

Public-facing skills

Word processing experience

Full computer literacy

Basic cash handling skills

Job description

The Heath Academy Trust and St Ives Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a PA/Secretarial/Administration Officer to start as soon as possible. This position is to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for a PA / Secretarial / Administration Officer to support our busy office. You will need to be kind, patient, and possess excellent public-facing skills. You should be able to support pupils, parents, and visitors with a positive and effective manner. The role requires word processing experience, full computer literacy, and a good understanding of social media and online communication. Basic cash handling skills are also necessary. Flexibility and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential, as well as assisting staff with their daily duties. A positive outlook is vital to support our pupils' learning, perseverance, and manners.

What St Ives Primary And Nursery School Can Offer You

• The chance to work in a small, friendly primary school set in a beautiful location
• The opportunity to work with committed, experienced colleagues

Further information about this role can be found in the job description and person specification included in this recruitment pack. More details about the school are available on our website: www.stivesprimary.com. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office via email ([e-mail]) to arrange a visit or discuss the post further.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. References will be sought before interviews, and referees should provide a full reference with contact details. Please ensure referees are able to provide this information.

The Heath Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates to ensure suitability for working with children, including social media and internet searches. These searches will be conducted by a person not on the appointment panel and only shared if relevant and of concern. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). For guidance on disclosing convictions, see this link.

About Us

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is a happy school providing a caring environment where each individual is valued. Our dedicated staff offers excellent education and a wide range of extracurricular activities. We are committed to high expectations and preparing children for an ever-changing world. Our goal is for children to feel cared for, valued, and confident, fostering happiness and success. Our beautiful location and excellent facilities support these aims, but it is the quality of relationships that creates our welcoming environment. Our school motto is: Inspiring bright futures and minds.

Values such as Respect, Teamwork, Manners, Resilience, Happiness, Uniqueness, Independence, and Aspiration underpin everything we do.