Admin Officer XS8.8c - Bere Regis Primary School

Are you an organised, professional and friendly administrator looking for a varied role in a busy school office?
Following the promotion of the previous postholder, we are seeking a highly motivated Admin/Finance Officer to join our school team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school.

About the Role

This is a diverse and rewarding position combining administrative, PA and finance-related responsibilities. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, providing confidential and proactive support alongside ensuring the effective operation of the school office.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is highly organised, flexible and able to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Can use their initiative, work independently and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Is confident using ICT systems, including Microsoft Office and Arbor (training can be provided).
• Is numerate, accurate and able to analyse data.
• Holds 5 GCSEs (A*–C or equivalent) including English and Maths and an advanced word processing qualification (e.g., RSA Stage III or ECDL Advanced).

How to Apply

Please refer to the Person Specification and Job Description when making your application. Applications can be made or downloaded via www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. 

Individual CVs will not be accepted.  You can also find further details about the school and its facilities on the school website:  Bere Regis Primary and Pre-School - Home

If you would like to have a tour of the school or a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please contact the school and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. Please contact the school office on 01929 471334 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 7^th December 2025 (midnight)

Interviews: Friday 12^th December 2025

Bere Regis Primary and Preschool values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bere Regis Primary and Preschool will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Why Join Our School?

• A strong, supportive and friendly school community.
• Excellent working conditions and opportunities for training and development.
• A varied and interesting role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to directly contribute to the smooth running of a thriving primary school.
•  modern new school building in a beautiful environment