Administrative Assistant

Company: Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
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Location: Widmerpool
Job Description:

We can offer you:

  • A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school.
  • A warm, welcoming and friendly environment where everyone is a valued member of the team.
  • Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step.
  • An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership.
  • The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning.
  • A varied job where no day is the same!
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
  • An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Values good working relations with all stakeholders.
  • Is passionate about securing the very best for children and their families.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes as outlined in the job description for the role.
  • Has a positive attitude and is able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school.
  • Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Is good humoured and enjoys working with children.
  • Enjoys working as part of a dedicated team in a busy environment.
  • Can remain calm under pressure.
  • Has experience of working in a school setting.
  • Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Can work effectively with and without direction.
  • Has an eye for detail.

Your core duties will be:

  • Ensure front line enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and visitors are dealt with promptly.
  • Managing and organising events within the school calendar.
  • Deal with all admissions for school and nursery and appeals applications.
  • Ensure that all administrative duties, checks and documentation are completed to the required level of accuracy.
  • Use the school MIS, Microsoft and other software products on a regular basis to obtain information and provide reports as required.
  • Compiling school meal reports, raising purchase orders and dealing with dinner/nursery fees.

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Posted: September 30th, 2026