Administration Officer - Watling Meadows Primary School

Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Administration Officer to start September 2026 at our brand-new Primary School opening September 2026.

Watling Meadows Primary School is a new and growing school, with a strong focus on Early Years, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

The Role: Administration Officer

The Administration Officer provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the school, working closely with senior leaders, teachers and support staff.

You will act as a key contact for parents and visitors, manage day‑to‑day office systems, support attendance and pupil records, and ensure that safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are upheld at all times.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, a calm and professional manner, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors and staff
• Respond professionally to enquiries by telephone, email and in person
• Ensure visitors follow safeguarding procedures, including signing in, issuing badges and monitoring site security

• Maintain accurate pupil and school records using the school Management Information System (e.g. SIMS / Arbor)
• Undertake general office duties including filing, scanning, photocopying and record keeping
• Process incoming and outgoing post and email correspondence

• Support daily attendance procedures and maintain accurate attendance records
• Collate attendance and pupil data for leaders and external returns as required
• Maintain security and visitor logs

• Draft, send and distribute letters, emails and routine communications to parents and carers
• Support administrative arrangements for school events, meetings and visits
• Handle confidential information with discretion at all times

• Support routine financial processes, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices
• Assist with monitoring office supplies and arranging orders when necessary

• Uphold all safeguarding policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and pupil information
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly in line with school procedures

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider school team
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of a growing school
• Attend training and INSET days as required
• Comply with all school policies and procedures, including health and safety and data protection

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this link https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies and select the Administration Officer position.

Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.