Admin Officer

Role Overview

Queen's Crescent School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Admin Officer to deliver effective administrative support, ensuring smooth daily school operations. The position is permanent, part-time with 37 hours weekly during term time plus additional summer days, based at Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed candidate will oversee various administrative duties including record maintenance, responding to enquiries, and providing excellent customer service to staff, pupils, parents, and visitors. Working closely with the leadership team, confidentiality and professionalism are to be maintained at all times, while managing priorities in a dynamic workplace.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Applicants should possess strong communication, organisational, and IT skills suitable for a busy educational environment. A motivated team player capable of fostering a positive atmosphere and contributing collaboratively is sought. Detailed job description and person specification documents provide comprehensive insight into the role.

School Information

Queen’s Crescent School, a two-form entry primary with over 400 students across 14 classes, became a single academy trust in 2014 and a founding school of Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment supporting all children’s potential regardless of background, complemented by an expanding IT infrastructure to enhance innovative teaching and outstanding outcomes.

Working Conditions

• Permanent part-time contract
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am–12:30pm and 1:15pm–4:30pm
• Term time including training days plus 5 summer holiday days (total 40 weeks/year)
• Potential for flexible working arrangements

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Grade 12-14: £29,064 to £31,022 full-time equivalent
• Actual salary for part-time: between £25,640 and £27,368 per annum
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support
• Flexible and family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and glasses if required
• Annual flu vaccination
• Retail discounts including local reward schemes
• Emergency salary advance and Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing career development opportunities

Additional Information

The school encourages diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and those requiring adjustments. Safeguarding and child protection are integral with mandatory enhanced DBS checks. Applications prefer official forms over CV submissions, with references, online presence searches, and potential interview inquiries part of the process. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed to gain insight into the community.

Application Details

• Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 1st September 2026
• Interview date: Week commencing 7th September 2026
• Start date: As soon as possible
• One vacancy available

Contact

For queries, contact Mr James Essam, Headteacher at [email protected]