Job Introduction
Interview Date: Likely Thursday 17th September 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Join Our Friendly Office Team
We are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Senior Admin Assistant to join our busy school office. This is a key front-facing role within the school. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, pupils and staff, you will play a vital role in creating a positive, professional and welcoming environment while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
No two days are the same, making this a varied and rewarding role within a supportive team.
Main Responsibilities
- Providing a warm, welcoming and professional reception service.
- Answering telephone and email enquiries.
- Providing first aid and administering medicines (training will be provided if required).
- Managing pupil attendance using Arbor.
- Completing the school census returns.
- Leading the school's admissions process.
- Banking and processing payments.
- Preparing and sending correspondence to parents.
- Maintaining the school website and school diary.
- Photocopying and general administrative support.
- Undertaking general office duties as directed by the Admin Manager or Headteacher.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with parents, pupils, outside agencies and colleagues.
- Confidence when using IT and good Literacy skills when composing emails and letters.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- A high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- A high regard for pupil safety and safeguarding.
- A positive, flexible and motivated approach to work.
- Previous administrative experience- preferably in a school setting.
Experience of Arbor, Tucasi and Microsoft Office would be an advantage; however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.
We can offer:
- A supportive and hardworking team;
- Motivated and positive children who are keen to learn;
- Continuous professional development opportunities;
- A school which strives to support wellbeing and workload.
- Opportunities to support the wider life of school like going on trips and attending events.
School Tours
We warmly welcome visits to the school.
- Thursday 3rd September 2026 – 9.30am
- Monday 7th September 2026 – 4.00pm
- Tuesday 8th September 2026 – 2.00pm
Please email the address below to book on to one of the tour times.
Application Procedure
Applications should be emailed to:
recruitment@orchardlea-jun.hants.sch.uk
Please note: This mailbox will not be monitored during the school holidays.
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.
