Job Description

Lockyer's Middle School is looking for a Administration Officer to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 11,230 - 11,408 per annum per annum (Grade 5)


This job is for 20 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.


It is offered on a Permanent basis


Approximate start date 07/07/2025.


We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our lovely and friendly office team, based within our busy and dynamic school office. We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, personable and highly organised office administrator to ensure the smooth running of our day to day operations. This is a Grade 5 role, reporting to the Office Manager.


Within this administrative role, you will;

Assist with administration of attendance across our school Maintain computerised systems, producing reports and letters as required Support the management of data, tracking and providing reports as required Working alongside the Office Manager to maintain the school website and social media Organising peripatetic lessons Acting as an ambassador of the school whilst welcoming parents and visitors Updating pupil data Deal with situations of a sensitive/confidential nature Support with reprographics To train as a first aider to support with this across the school Appropriate training will be provided to enable you to succeed and grow within this crucial and exciting role.

Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all individuals who can demonstrate:

exceptional organisational skills strong interpersonal and communication skills a proven administration track record a willingness to learn new skills and work as a key member of a busy team the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment prone to regular interruptions. a current first aid qualification is desirable but not essential as training will be provided for the successful candidate experience of working in a schools desirable but not essential

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.


Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 9th June


If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager

Julie Brook

or

Bev Morris

on

01202 692779

or by emailing

recruitment@lockyersmiddle.org

Unfortunately, we are not always able to contact unsuccessful applicants individually. If you have not heard from us by 10 days after the closing date of this advert, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

About our School

Lockyer's Middle School is part of a successful pyramid of first, middle and upper schools in the Corfe Mullen area and is part of Initio Learning Trust. Our children join us in Year 5, aged 9 and make the important transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, before moving to upper school at the end of Year 8, aged 13.


At Lockyer's, the talents and needs of every pupil are recognised and nurtured. We value the importance of developing the whole child through enriching academic, cultural, creative and sporting endeavours. Our aim is to ensure that, through the highest quality teaching of a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, pupils are encouraged to develop an aspirational mind set which will enable them to respond positively to life's challenges and opportunities. Our excellent pastoral care system fosters an environment where children feel safe and able to learn. Our expectations of high standards of behaviour and self-discipline encourage children to grow into respectful, inclusive global citizens.


For more information please visit our school website: https://www.lockyersmid.dorset.sch.uk/


We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.


Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.