Admin Officer / Senior Admin Officer (depending on experience)

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oakley Infant School to lead the day to day running of the school office. We are a welcoming school community where everyone is a valued and respected member of the school team where we work together to ensure children thrive. 

So, do you have an understanding of school finance?

Are you well organised, with excellent interpersonal skills?

Would you like to be part of a team that makes a difference to the education and life of children?

If so we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will ideally have

• A sound understanding and previous experience of school budgeting and financial procedures
• Experience of school specific IT systems such as SIMS, Arbor, HCC’s financial management system 
• Experience of dealing with HR issues, having the skills and knowledge to deal with any employment issues along with keeping track of the training needs of the staff 
• Understanding of Health and Safety to ensure the school complies with relevant legislation
• Outstanding organisational, communication and IT skills adapting to prioritise work load to meet deadlines
• The ability to lead a team, demonstrating excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Have the ability to stay calm whilst working under pressure, when working in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions, where no two days are ever the same
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with our children, parents, staff, governors, and visitors
• Appreciate the importance of confidentiality, honesty, integrity and safeguarding
• Demonstrate a good written standard of written English which may be tested at interview

In return we can offer you

• A friendly, dedicated team of staff and governors
• Opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and develop the strategic financial plan for the school
• Responsibility and opportunity to work autonomously 
• Variety in the working day
• Training and support throughout your time at Oakley
• Wonderful children who are polite and hardworking

The hours for this role are 32 hours per week (8.00 am to 4.30 pm with 30 minutes for lunch) 4 days per week. The working weeks are 41 - term time plus 2 weeks.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  To arrange a visit please email adminoffice@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk or if you would like to find out more about this role please call 01256 780445.

We plan to hold interviews for this post on Wednesday 18 December 2024.

GDPR

In submitting an application you have consented to your information being shared with the shortlisting and interview panel.  Your application will be stored in accordance to our retention of records schedule.  

Application Procedure

Please apply for this post by completing HCC's Support Staff Application Form and send it by email to adminoffice@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk

 Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.