Administration Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 –

Ø Being the welcoming face of our school for our children, visitors and parents.

Ø Manage the school inbox and ensure timely and appropriate response.

Ø Supporting all aspects of office administration including processing orders and some payments.

Ø Managing bookings for our wraparound care provision.

Ø Providing first aid to children as required and providing our playground first aid at lunchtimes.

We are seeking a professional individual who

Ø Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills

Ø Is flexible, calm, warm and approachable.

Ø Has or is interested in first aid qualification.

Ø Creates positive relationships with children and their families.

Ø Has experience of using Microsoft products effectively.

Ø Is able to support our Website and social media presence.

Ø Has experience of using ‘education’ systems such as Bromcom although training will be given.

Ø Is committed to teamwork in a friendly school with a child centred ethos.

Ø Wants to make a difference and knows tomorrow is a new day of opportunities.

Ø Knows that a smile can make everyone feel a little better!

Ø Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills

Ø Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard

Ø Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail

Ø Has experience of working in an administrative role, undertaking variety of tasks

What the school offers its staff

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.

What we offer you

Ø An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence

Ø A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation

Ø Flexible working approach, where possible

Ø Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities

Ø Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme

Ø Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)

Ø Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings

Ø Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members

Ø Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related

Ø Eligible for a Blue Light card

Further details about the role

About Hamwic Education Trust

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.

Application Procedure

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Miss Chloe Coward by emailing office@pimperne.dorset.sch.uk to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be found at Job vacancies | Careers | Hamwic Education Trust | Multi-academy Trust and return to office@pimperne.dorset.sch.uk

CV’s will only be accepted along with a completed application form.

Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.