ADMIN SUPPORT OFFICER

Overview

The Governors of Fishwick Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Admin Support Assistant from September 2026. Fishwick Primary is a smaller than average school and our very busy office is the heart of the school. We need a friendly and highly motivated Admin Support Officer to support our School Business Support Officer. We are situated in East Preston, with good links to the M6. The area in which our school is set is characterised by a relatively high level of social economic deprivation, but we work hard to actively create a warm, happy atmosphere that enables our children to feel secure and to work towards their individual goals.

Essential Experience

• Experience of providing good customer service
• Experience of using ICT including Word and Excel
• Car user

Desirable Experience

• Experience of using SIMS software or other data management system
• Cash handling

Essential Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 and above or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service or Administration or equivalent

Hours of Work

8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week. Some flexibility may be available for the right candidate.

Employment Type

Part time, term time only. Salary is quoted on a full time equivalent basis and will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Location

Fishwick Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH (163 on roll)

Contact

Phone:
School website:

Equal Opportunities Statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Recruitment Information

CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure.