Day Care Admin Officer
About This Role
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive administrator looking for a rewarding role in a busy school environment? We are seeking an experienced Day Care Administration Officer to join our dedicated team at Goddard Park Primary School.
As the first point of contact for many of our families, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our day care provision. You will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, ensuring excellent communication with parents, staff, and external agencies while maintaining accurate records and supporting the day-to-day running of the service.
Why work with us: This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the most highly regarded Primary schools which has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with an integrated Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Day care centre. As an innovative School/Day care centre we are constantly seeking to enable our children to be the very best they can be. We are seeking applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and committed, who wish to develop their career and work with friendly, professional and supportive colleagues who bring out the best in each other. All applicants will be well supported through in house training and professional development opportunities.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school, childcare, or early years setting.
Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Is confident using Microsoft Office applications and management information systems.
Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Has a professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
What We Offer
A welcoming and supportive school community.
The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families.
A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality administrative support and would like to be part of our thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
Join Goddard Park Primary School and help us provide the very best support for our children and families. Apply today!
Goddard Park Community Primary School always has the care of children as its first priority, and our recruitment procedures include the gathering of information about candidates and their suitability to work with young people. Disclosure and Barring clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. Please note we do not accept CV's.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can gain a better understanding of our friendly and inclusive environment. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust across South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, which is why we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
Employee Assistance programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
Blue Light Discount
Eye Care Vouchers
Development
Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
CPD Programme
Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
Excellent Pension Scheme*
Employer contributions above national standards
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010