Heytesbury Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, personable and organised Admin Officer to support our school and help to ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations.
Working Hours: Flexible, between 15 – 32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 39 weeks, includes Teacher Training days). Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026). Required: September 2025
We are a caring and vibrant small primary school with mixed age classes, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the village of Heytesbury, near Warminster, Wiltshire, our school has close links with the local community and the church of St Peter & St Paul. We believe that every child has a unique brilliance waiting to be discovered, nurtured and celebrated, and encourage all our children to aim high, learn, and grow in order to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff work hard to ensure a well-rounded education and learning environment, which supports and challenges pupils to prepare them for academic success and life as responsible, caring, and confident individuals. In 2017 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
As the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders, you will act as an ambassador for our school and be responsible for supporting with administrative and organisational processes within our setting.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is well presented and articulate, with great communication skills;
- Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
- Has good attention to detail and organisational skills;
- Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
- Has the ability to handle problems quickly and efficiently, and make effective decisions;
- Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
- Has a positive and flexible attitude;
- Has experience of working in a similar / office environment (advantageous);
- Has sound ICT skills, including fast and accurate keyboard skills.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on 01985-840429.
Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.