Administrative Assistant - Sturminster Newton High School

Fixed Term until July 2026

Are you an organised, approachable, and proactive individual who thrives in a busy school office environment? Sturminster Newton High School is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 3 days. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a range of general administrative tasks to support the school’s day-to-day operations
• Maintain and update manual and electronic filing systems in line with GDPR requirements
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries from staff, parents, and visitors
• Support with updating spreadsheets, distributing information, and keeping website pages current
• Liaise with staff, parents, contractors, and agencies in a professional manner
• Administer first aid (training provided)
• 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

Should you wish to find out more about the role, please contact Jo Bruton, Office Manager on [email protected]. 

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.