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Senior Administration Assistant

Job Introduction

Foxhills Infant School

Senior Administration Assistant

Closing Date: Friday 26th June at 12:00

Interview Date: Monday 6th July

Job Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term, Full-time, term time plus 1 week (see below)

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade C (Step 1) - £19,652 (FTE £25,186)

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week (8:15am to 3:30pm), term time only.

Job/Person Summary

We are seeking a very special person to join our front office team – someone who is friendly, patient and organised. This is a busy role and varied (no two days are the same!) but highly rewarding. The role includes a range of administration and organisational duties, and the Admin Officer plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school.

Although this position is initially on a fixed term contract, it has the potential to be extended and/or made permanent following a review at the end of the first year. The contract will be for 40 weeks (term time plus a week) and includes working all INSET days.

Foxhills Infant is situated in delightful school grounds within the New Forest and is a bright and friendly place to work. We are a close team and look forward to welcoming someone new to join us.

Essential Qualities

Be the first friendly face people see when entering the school
Be an effective communicator (with adults and children), handling telephone, written and face-to-face enquires efficiently
Be able to work under pressure (with frequent interruptions), whilst maintaining a positive attitude
Have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise tasks
Demonstrate flexibility (responding to issues that arise), initiative and creativity
Be able to form good, positive relationships with children and staff – being calm, empathetic and patient at all times is essential
Have a good standard of English and Maths
Organise First Aid arrangements across the school and administer some First Aid (training provided)
Be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Office. A knowledge of a school management system, Arbor and Tucasi is desirable but training will be provided for the suitable candidate. Part-management of the school website will also be part of this role
Understand the confidentiality of this role

Application Procedure

We strongly encourage you to visit the school as this will give you the opportunity to meet us and see the environment in which you would be working. Please call/ email for further information or to make an appointment. Application forms can be obtained from the school office. Please complete and return the application to admininfants@foxhillsfederation.co.uk before 12pm on 26th June 2026. Any applications received after this date/time will be discarded.

Closing date: Friday 26th June at 12:00. Interviews will be held on Monday 6th July 2026.

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.

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