Administrative Officer - Pimperne Primary School

Pimperne Primary School are seeking to appoint a calm and caring Administrative Officer to support our busy office and to support Lunchtimes for our children. 

This role involves –

• Being the welcoming face of our school for our children, visitors and parents.
• Manage the school inbox and ensure timely and appropriate response.
• Supporting all aspects of office administration including processing orders and some payments.
• Managing bookings for our wraparound care provision.
• Providing first aid to children as required and providing our playground first aid at lunchtimes.

 We are seeking a professional individual who:

• Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills
• Is flexible, calm, warm and approachable.
• Has or is interested in first aid qualification.
• Creates positive relationships with children and their families.
• Has experience of using Microsoft products effectively.
• Is able to support our Website and social media presence.
• Has experience of using ‘education’ systems such as Bromcom although training will be given.
• Is committed to teamwork in a friendly school with a child centred ethos.
• Wants to make a difference and knows tomorrow is a new day of opportunities.
• Knows that a smile can make everyone feel a little better!
• Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard
• Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail
• Has experience of working in an administrative role, undertaking variety of tasks

Pimperne Primary School is a single form entry village school that enjoys beautiful, rural surroundings near Blandford Forum in Dorset. We are an active participant in village life, with close links to the village church of St Peter's.

The strong family ethos at Pimperne, coupled with the Christian tradition of the school, makes an important contribution to the development of all our children. Our vision, “As each one does their part, we grow in love,” is at the heart of our community and shapes how we strive to act every day, in every role across the school. Through our daily interactions, our teaching and learning we strive to commit to our school values, which are rooted in our Christian heritage.

We have high expectations for our children and are looking for an additional colleague who can nurture, motivate and enable children to achieve highly: someone who will inspire children, parents and colleagues alike to delight in learning. We would very much welcome prior visits to the school, as we believe it is important that you feel we are the place you would like to be too.

You will be joining a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to making a genuine difference and nurturing the whole child. As part of our community, you will help shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We place great value on the professional growth and wellbeing of our staff, offering high‑quality training, mentoring, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Pimperne Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.