Office Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Officer. This is for 21.75 hours per week 3 days a week.Bletchingley Village Primary School is an all-through, values-led Primary School, with its own Nursery Class and a Specialist Centre for children with speech, language and communication needs, set in beautiful andextensive grounds. We are a friendly primary school and this is a rewarding post for candidates who will thrive on the opportunity to positively affect student outcomes.In return we will offer you: -• Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a whole• Good induction and training opportunities• Trust focus on staff wellbeing and support• Staff discount scheme• Enthusiastic students, willing to learnAs part of our proactive school team, you will need to be compassionate and enthusiastic, with the ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude. The ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with others is key, as is the requirement to maintain confidentiality at all times.If you feel that you have the appropriate experience, skills, and enthusiasm, we would be really pleased to receive your application.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice’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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies.Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.