Office Administrator at St Marys CE First School

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 organised, 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 prioritise 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 putting the needs of our children first in all aspects of the role. Previous experience of working in a school office or similar busy setting is desirable, and 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 with 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.

Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in the recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: www.stmaryswestmoors.org.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  Please contact our school office on 01202 874838 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form on My New Term.  CVs will not be accepted or considered.  References will be sought as part of the shortlisting process, prior to interview selection.  Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time.  You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees – thank you.

St Mary's CE First School and Nursery is a busy but friendly school, with a real “family feel” to it thanks to our caring, personable approach.  We strive for high expectations and will work with individual children and families to ensure that children meet their full potential. 

The school’s vision of “Believe in better… be more Awesome – for anything is possible with God” drives our mission to continually develop in many exciting ways, providing a more enriching experience for all our pupils.

At St Mary’s CE First School and Nursery we believe that every child is capable of improving and with personalised coaching and excellent relationships, our children believe that too!  Our children, staff and parents have adopted the Christian values of compassion, hope, joy and family to underpin our decision making, actions or interactions.

The staff and children promote these values through our school moto:

Believe in better… be more AWESOME

For anything is possible with God