School Administrator at Mattishall Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MPS/72708
  Location
Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3AA
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£16,956.80 - £21,715.40 Annually (Actual)
  Hours Per Week
35
  Weeks Per Year
Term Time +1
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 29th May, 2026
  Start Date
01-09-2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Early June TBC
   Interview Date(s)           Early June TBC
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School Office Administrator Vacancy at Mattishall Primary School – Permanent Role

Scale F, Term Time + 1, 35 hours per week (8:00am – 4:00pm)

Start date: 1st September 2026

Job Description:

A school office administrator provides essential clerical, reception, and organisational support to ensure smooth daily school operations, acting as a key liaison between staff, parents, and pupils. Responsibilities include managing front-desk enquiries, maintaining computerised pupil databases (Arbor), attendance tracking, updating website and supporting staff with administrative tasks.

 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Front Office Management: Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff, managing phone calls, emails, and school correspondence.
  • Data Management & Attendance: Maintaining accurate pupil records, managing databases (Arbor), monitoring attendance, and processing lunch data.
  • Administrative Support: Processing admissions, maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR) for safeguarding, and assisting with HR administration related to staffing.
  • Communication: Distributing school newsletters, updating websites, and managing school mail.
  • Organisation & Logistics: Assisting with school trips, managing school calendars, ordering of stock, and arranging meetings.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • IT Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experience with Arbor or similar.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with parents and external agencies.
  • Safeguarding Knowledge: A commitment to child protection and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Organisation: Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, often noisy, school environment.

Typical Qualifications & Background

  • Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role is frequently required.
  • An enhanced DBS check is mandatory
  • Relevant training

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Contact Details

  Angela Burrell
  01362 858451
  office@mattishallprimary.org.uk


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