Job Introduction
The Butts Primary School are looking for a hardworking, organised and experienced Senior Admin Officer to join our busy and welcoming school office team.
The successful candidate will manage the office team and be able to multitask and prioritise their own workload. This is a key role that requires an efficient and flexible approach, as well as managing the office systems, processes and procedures.
Why join The Butts Primary?
The Butts Primary is a growing, popular and very successful school in a beautiful part of the world. The school prides itself on its community outlook, outdoor learning opportunities as well as its high academic results and is well supported by staff, parents and governors.
This is a varied role with responsibilities which include:
● Management of the school budgets and spending including budget monitoring reports, staffing costs and reporting to governors
● Financial processing on SAP/IBC system to include; raising purchase orders, processing invoices and related stock level management, overtime claims
● Staff management including recruitment of staff, contractual changes, processing claims and absences, supply cover and payroll reconciliation
● Complying with relevant legislation, including Health and Safety administration and Fire Regulations
●Management of school systems and databases
● Providing a warm welcome to visitors and communicating with parents by email, telephone and face to face
● Managing and implementing performance management for the admin team
Candidates will ideally:
● Have previous experience working within a school as a Senior Admin Officer
● Be committed to the safeguarding of children and colleagues
● Have experience of working in an administration and finance environment with excellent administrative skills
● Be competent in the use of SAP/IBC systems or similar for financial and HR related input
● Have a comprehensive knowledge and experience of a range of computer systems, including Word, Excel and School MIS such as Arbor
● Work professionally, maintaining confidentiality at all times
● Have the ability to prioritise and work independently, as well as leading a team
● Have a caring nature with the ability to stay calm under pressure
● Relate well to children, staff, parents, governors and all members of the school community
In return, we can offer you:
● Happy, motivated and engaged children.
● A friendly, supportive and welcoming team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
● An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children
● A strong wellbeing focus for our staff and pupils.
● A recently Ofsted Inspected school (March 2025) with good outcomes in all areas
We reserve the right to close the advert early as interviews may be undertaken on a rolling basis, therefore submitting an early application is advised.
If you think you are the person we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you wish to discuss the role in more detail then please do contact Aimee Masheter at amasheter@butts.hants.sch.uk or 01420 84102.
If you would like to apply for the position, please submit the attached application form to Aimee Masheter at amasheter@butts.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025
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.
