Willowbrook Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, personable and highly organised Admin Officer to support our school on a part-time basis, starting from January 2026, and help to ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. For prospective applicants looking for more hours, this role could also be done in conjunction with the Pupil and Parent Support Assistant role.
Working Hours: Part time (13.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days)
We are a small, warm and welcoming school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the heart of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, we are part of inclusive community where we respect, appreciate and support each other and our environment. We believe in valuing each child as an individual and encourage all children to reach their potential so they can flourish personally, academically and with a sense of pride. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for all our pupils and are committed to providing them with a rich and inspiring education that will nurture them as well-rounded individuals with the confidence, ability and desire to make the world a better place. We recently 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, financial and organisational processes within our setting.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills;
- Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
- Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
- Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
- Has a positive and flexible attitude;
- Has experience of working in a busy office environment or previous experience in a similar role (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: 01225-355511
Closing Date: Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th January 2026
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.