Office Assistant

Part-time hours per week

Monday to Friday 8.20am - 1.30pm, term time only, overtime may be required

Start date October 2026

Reporting toOffice Manager/ Headteacher/ School Business Manager

Vision and Values

At Bembridge CE Primary School our vision is to develop a school community who show LOVE to all, being kind with their words and actions. A community who demonstrates COURAGE by standing up for what is right no matter how difficult that might be. A community who show RESPECT by treating others as they would like to be treated themselves.

At Bembridge CE Primary we build strong relationships to ensure our children feel nurtured and safe. We support our children to have positive emotional and mental health and an understanding of their place in the wider world. Our curriculum inspires excellence and challenges our pupils to be their best. Every child feels valued and knows their strengths.

Job Purpose

The administrative assistant/officer is responsible for supporting the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. Acting as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors, and other stakeholders, they provide a warm, professional welcome that sets a positive first impression of the school, serving as a key representative who embodies its values, vision, and ethos in every interaction.

Duties and responsibilities

• General administration
• Attendance administration
• Reception
• Safeguarding
• Written communication
• Finance

Other areas of responsibility

• Lunch duty absence cover
• Read and follow the relevant school policies
• Undertake training required to develop in the role
• Ensure all duties and responsibilities are undertaken in line with the school’s health and safety policy
• Contribute to the safety of children and young people and protect them from harm
• Assist Headteacher with administrative tasks

Please complete and email your application directly to the School Business Manager, Sara Price at [email removed]

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

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The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

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