This role will involve working 8.30am - 1pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus inset days. The successful candidate will be required to;

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership.
Maintain accurate documentation and manage both electronic and paper filing systems in line with GDPR and Trust requirements. Act as the school receptionist, handling routine queries and referring complex matters appropriately. Administer pupil admissions, attendance records, and support recruitment processes, including DBS checks. Manage communications with parents using our specialised systems. Oversee the ordering of supplies and support first aid administration, ensuring the first aid room is well stocked. Adapt to changing priorities and work closely with the Trust central team to follow established administrative processes. Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Debbie Tarrant on or by emailing


• Has previous experience of working in an office environment, preferably within a school setting
• Has a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Is proficient organisational and communication skills
• Has the ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure and to changing deadlines
• Is familiar with Arbor or similar data management systems (desirable).
  
  Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our School Nestled in Verwood, Dorset, Hillside First School invites candidates to join our successful team. With 211 pupils, our well-equipped school offers an enriching learning environment, including a spacious outdoor area. At Hillside, we pride ourselves on a close-knit staff and strong community support. Our children are eager learners, displaying excellent behaviour and enthusiasm to learn. Embracing the values of respect, ambition, and perseverance, we adhere to the ethos of placing children at the heart of everything we do., Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide: a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.