Are you enthusiastic, professional and a very well-organised team player?

We have an exciting opportunity within our Federation to join an established administration team as Administration Assistant.

Monday to Friday 8.45am – 3.45pm 32.5hrs per week (term time 38 weeks of the year)

Grade C £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

If you love variety and value purpose in your work, this is the job for you!

As Administration Assistant, you will be the face of the school, the first point of contact for our community.

You must be calm, cheerful, helpful, friendly, flexible and approachable, with excellent communication skills and have a smart professional appearance.

You will need strong IT and organisational skills, a can-do attitude, and the confidence to multitask in a very busy school environment.

Attention to detail is essential. Managing your workload under pressure and achieving deadlines is a skill that you must possess and be able to bring to this role.

You will ideally have experience of working in a school environment, be familiar with school admin processes and MIS (Bromcom). Proven IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications are essential.

As Administration Assistant, you will be responsible for juggling many admin tasks. These will include data entry into Bromcom, communicating with parents, answering the telephone, organising school trips, compiling risk assessments and greeting visitors and contractors. No two days are the same!

By joining us, you’ll become part of a Federation that respects every voice, encourages professional development, and ensures that children are at the centre of everything that we do.

This role is part of The Woodland Federation Admin Team. You will be based at Winkleigh Primary School and you may from time to time be required to visit other schools within the Federation as part of your role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence, professionalism and fluency in English.

The Governors of The Woodland Federation have not adopted 'pay portability' within their pay policy.

We actively encourage visits to Winkleigh Primary school. Please telephone 01837 83354 to arrange a visit and discuss the role.

For further information about our school visit https://www.woodlandfederation.org.uk/winkleigh

An application form and further details are below Please return your application form to the School Business Manager at caroline.crosby@winkleigh.devon.sch.uk.

Please apply by 9.00am on the closing date Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Interviews will take place at Winkleigh Primary School on 7th July 2025