All LocationsAll Locations:
Shaftesbury
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
Annual Salary £20,667 - £20,991 (Pro-rated)
Function:
School Support Staff
EmployerEmployer:
Sherborne Area Schools Trust
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time

About the role

Salary: Grade 3, Point 3-4: £20,667 - £20,991 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
 
 Are you an organised, approachable, and proactive individual who thrives in a busy school office environment? Shaftesbury Primary School is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
 
 Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out a range of general administrative tasks to support the school’s day-to-day operations
  • Maintain pupil and school records, databases, and filing systems
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail and communications
  • Operate reprographics equipment and support with document preparation
  • Answer phone calls and greet visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
  • Provide admin support across departments and assist colleagues as needed
  • Uphold high standards of safeguarding and confidentiality at all times
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
  • Has strong administrative and IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office
  • Is confident communicating with staff, pupils, parents, and external visitors
  • Can work independently and manage priorities under pressure
  • Is friendly, flexible, and a team player
  • Demonstrates a professional attitude and attention to detail
To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here

Further Information

Should you wish to find out more about the role, please contact the SAST HR Team at [email protected] or on 01935 316940.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.


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