Administrative Assistant

Bearwood is a friendly and nurturing primary school committed to helping every child feel happy, safe, and inspired to learn.  We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with families and our supportive, welcoming staff team.

We are looking for a caring, organised, and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office—someone who enjoys working in a child-centred environment and who can play a key role in supporting attendance and celebrating school life.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school where no two days are the same. You will be the first point of contact for many parents and visitors, while also taking responsibility for monitoring and managing pupil attendance and helping to share the wonderful things happening in our school through social media.

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in an administrative role (school experience desirable but not essential) 
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail 
• confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems 
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• experience managing or contributing to social media platforms 
• a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work and willingness to help wherever needed
• understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting
• excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills
• is motivated, enthusiastic, reflective and committed to professional development

We will offer: 

• a supportive and welcoming school community 
• a friendly and collaborative staff team
• a positive and stimulating working environment with opportunities for on-going training and professional development.
• a chance to make a real difference in the school community 

Applications are warmly welcomed and visits to the school are highly recommended.

Bearwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

An application form and job description can also be found on the school website https://www.bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk/web/school_vacancies/607799 

Application is via fully completed application form only.  Completed application forms should be returned to our School Business Manager, Lynne Amor, at personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure Procedures. 

This post will be advertised until noon on Friday 17th July, which will also be the last date we will receive applications.  We will shortlist candidates and invite successfully shortlisted candidates for interview as we receive applications.