Job Introduction
Senior Admin Assistant
Advert Close Date: 7th September 2026
Contract/Hours: Fixed term with likely change to permanent, Part-time
Key Stage: Primary
Salary Type: C
Hours of work: Part time
Location of Role: Preston Candover CE Primary School
Contact email: jcrompton@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk
Job Summary
Preston Candover CE Primary is looking to appoint a friendly and highly motivated Senior Admin Assistant to join our office team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is able to multi-task, willing to learn and develop, is highly organised and has the highest professional standards. The ideal candidate will have some previous administrative experience in a busy office environment, excellent written and oral communications skills and be proficient in all Microsoft office programmes. As the first point of contact for parents and visitors you must be confident in delivering a high level of customer service.
We are looking for a Senior Admin Assistant who:
- Can use their initiative and has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Is committed to the safeguarding of our children
- Can foster and maintain excellent working relationships
- Has experience using IBC and Arbor alongside other Hampshire school systems, or is committed and willing to learning
- Will support and work closely with the Headteacher and Admin Officer
- Is willing to administer first aid to children and adults and to support children with medical needs alongside other staff (first aid training is preferable but can be supplied)
- Enjoys the challenge and variety of a busy school office and has good time management skills
- Is familiar with GDPR and can maintain high levels of confidentiality
- Is confident in providing front of house reception services, as well as hospitality and welfare
In return we offer:
- A culture if support where relationships are exceptionally strong
- Excellent facilities and work spaces with free parking, both onsite and in surrounding areas
- High quality training and excellent professional development opportunities
- Work in a bright and well-resourced environment
Application Procedure
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete a support staff application form, as well as an equalities monitoring form, and email them to Ms Jennie Crompton at jcrompton@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk
Visits to the school are not possible over the summer, but please email jcrompton@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk if you have any questions. Emails will be checked periodically over the summer holidays. Shortlisting and interviews will take place in September.
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.
