About this role
Job title: Business Support Administrator
Salary: PATH 4. £26,429 FTE, £11,191 prorated
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Working days: 3 days per week, to be discussed at interview
Working weeks: Term time only + 2 INSET days
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
About the role
As Business Support Administrator you will provide crucial support to keep school operations running smoothly. You’ll work with the Operations Manager to handle administrative tasks and create a welcoming environment for visitors and the school community.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and respond to parent or public inquiriesmanage staff calendars and schedule meetings.Enter student and staff information into school software and keep spreadsheets up to date.Help organise travel, bookings, and paperwork for school outings and visits.Assist with monitoring students during break times when needed.Follow school procedures and policies to ensure the school site remains safe and secure.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and has a positive approach to customer service.
You will:
Have excellent organisation and administration skills Possess the ability to stay calm under pressure, priorities tasks and pay close attention to detail Be able to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing needsBuilds strong, positive relationships with students, staff and familiesHave strong adaptable IT skills Be a positive role model for staff and students alikeCommunicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingBe committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleHave a good general education (GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent)
About us
At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD to be a part of Worle. We aim to be:
Prepared
Respectful
Optimistic
Understanding
Determined
At Worle Community School we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
We can offer you:
Happy, engaging studentsA supportive trust and school communityStrong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operationsA commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your developmentA values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every dayRecognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlementsLocal Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service coverAccess to a fully funded Healthcare Scheme for all employees and their dependantsOccupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergenciesFamily‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 25th September. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 29th September. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact us to arrange that.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
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Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.