Job Introduction
Admin Officer or Senior Admin Officer
Closing date: 16th December 2026 at 5pm
Interview Date: 19th December 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Contract/Hours: Permanent. Term Time Only.
Salary Details: Grade D or E, £27,780 - £36.369 FTE (depending on experience).
Hours of Work: 37 per week / 40 weeks per year (term time+ plus one week)
Location of Role: Ropley CE Primary School
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for an Admin Officer to join our wonderful village school.
The successful candidate will be a happy, caring and enthusiastic person who will work closely with the admin assistant to deliver professional administrative support and have enthusiasm to work with pupils, parents and staff.
They must be flexible, first aid trained or willing to be trained and committed to supporting children with a variety of medical needs.
The successful applicant will need to:
- Have experience working in administration, preferably as a school Admin Officer;
- Experience in dealing with school admissions, penalty notice and writing healthcare plans would be beneficial but not essential;
- Possess excellent IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel), IBC (SAP) Arbor, ScoPay and have experience with using the school budgeting system;
- Provide a high standard of customer service with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
- Be proactive in helping to establish admin systems for a busy office;
- Enjoy working with children;
- Use own initiative as well as work as part of a team;
- Have a ‘can do’ and flexible approach to all aspects of the role;
- Be able to multitask and prioritise calmly under pressure, dealing with all matters confidentially;
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, including a good sense of humour.
Application Procedure
Applicants applying for a position must complete the Hampshire application form. Please e-mail your application form to headteacher@ropleyschool.hants.sch.uk
Please do not send CVs as we are unable to accept these.
Where we receive a large volume of applications, we may close the post early, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
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.
