Administrative Officer

6 months ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

**About The Role**:
Administrative Officer

JOB REF 8.4b

GRADE 6, 35 HOURS PER WEEK

8:15 - 4:15 TERM TIME ONLY

Job Share considered

Damers School is a large, thriving, inclusive, ECO school where all pupils have a chance to learn well.

An opportunity has arisen for a new Administrative Officer in our busy school office and we are looking for the right person to provide efficient and confidential administrative support within the school, whilst dealing with day-to-day office activities. Previous experience of working in a busy school environment is highly desirable or being able to demonstrate relevant transferable skills and abilities from other business areas.

We are looking for someone who has:

- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- excellent organisational and administrative skills
- a willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team
- the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment prone to regular interruptions
- positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues and parents

The post holder will be responsible for:
Providing administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school
- Producing accurate, concise and timely documentation, maintaining electronic systems
- The administration of pupil admissions and other pupil processes including attendance using MIS and specialised systems
- Managing communications to parents using appropriate systems
- Welcoming and managing visitors to the school

If this sounds like you, then we can offer:

- a friendly, supportive working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
- a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
- access to the local government pension scheme
- a range of employee benefits including an employee assistance programme

The working hours are 35 hours a week, 08:15 - 16:15 Monday - Friday, term time plus inset days.

**Further Information**:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.


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