Ludlow Junior School

Administrative Assistant

Working times: 10.00 - 16.00, One Day Per Week, Term-Time Only

 We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised, resourceful and excellent communicator to join our front reception team to support school operations. The ability to work under pressure and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines in a very demanding and dynamic environment is an essential skill within this role.  We are a large single status academy junior school with around 575 pupils on role.

In this busy and varied role, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, school staff, parents/carers and external visitors on a daily basis both face-to-face and on the phone.  You will be inputting and maintaining information within our management information system SIMS, as well as supporting the wider school including pupil well-being, welfare and the administration of medicines when required.

 With experience of working in administration and providing a high level of customer service, you’ll enjoy working with children and supporting the wider community. Experience of using SIMS and Parentmail will be an advantage, as well as first aid qualification, however training will be given.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

  • A good standard of education e.g. GCSE Grade C or above in Maths & English or equivalent or relevant school experience
  • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to multi task
  • Good customer service skills
  • A flexible approach and be proactive and apply initiative
  • Excellent ICT skills
  • An ability to work methodically and accurately with specific emphasis on handling confidential and sensitive information with good attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
  • A welcoming style to working with junior aged pupils, their families and a wide range of staff.
  • A willingness to learn, attend training and be a First Aider

In return, we offer:

  • 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships
  • Annual flu vouchers
  • Optional free school lunchtime meal (in exchange for short period of lunchtime supervision)
  • Subsidised childcare for our INSET days
  • Professional development opportunities in all roles
  • LGPS pensions with significant level of school contribution
  • Subsidised hot breakfast options every Friday

If this role sounds right for you and you are interested in applying, please contact recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk. 

Salary Details

£28,792 - £31,022 per annum, pro rata (£3,679 - £3,964 actual salary per annum)

Supporting documents

Closing Date and how to apply

Closing date: Wednesday 13th May at midday

Interview date: Tuesday 19th May - please keep this day free.

Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Ludlow Junior School 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. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education including an online social media check. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Job reference: ADMAPR2026

 

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