Job Introduction
The Oaks CE Learning Federation is looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our Admin team. The role is primarily based at St Michael & All Angels Infant School but also involves working at and with our federated schools, Copythorne Infant School and Netley Marsh Infant School. We are seeking a friendly, welcoming, and efficient individual to serve as the primary point of contact for parents and visitors, confident and organised, able to manage the day-to-day running of the school office.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to react with a wide range of adults and children in a professional, confidential, and caring manner
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Good standard of IT skills, can operate a variety of IT applications
- Ability to use initiative, be flexible, work as part of a team, and work independently
- Can work under pressure and prioritise tasks efficiently
- Be educated to a good standard in English and Maths
- Demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding, GDPR (data protection), and health and safety in schools
- A good sense of humour is essential!
Duties will include:
- Providing a welcome environment for parents and visitors while ensuring compliance with visitor and safeguarding procedures
- Answering face-to-face, telephone, and email inquiries
- Daily attendance and school meal administration
- Liaising and communicating with staff across the federation
- Send email communication to parents and other stakeholders
- Maintaining and managing day-to-day systems to ensure information is kept up to date
- Maintain pupil records/pupil admissions/ pupil absence
- Manage the school diaries
- Support in booking and organisation of trips and events
- Caring for the welfare needs of pupils when they arise
- Administer pupil medicines
School administration experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be given.
Please send your application forms to jo.instrall@lyndhurst.hants.sch.uk
Interviews will be held on Monday,15 Sept 2025
Visits to the school are welcome. It is as important that we are the right workplace for you as you are the right person for our team.
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.
