Vacancies
We currently have one vacancy for a School Office administrator. Details are listed below for your information.
School Office Administrator - September 2025
£17655 - £17935
The governors of Cookley Sebright Primary School are looking for a new School Office Administrator. Cookley Sebright Primary School is a one-form entry primary school, set in the heart of the village of Cookley, near Kidderminster.
Main purpose
The role of School Office Administrator is pivotal in our school as you will be the first point of contact for our visitors and parents. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and respectful, with a strong commitment to building positive relationships with children, parents, governors, staff, and visitors. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
Experience of working in a school environment, and especially knowledge of school management systems and attendance procedures is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
As part of the role, you will be required to provide excellent administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher and other leaders such as the SENCO and Attendance Lead. This role reports to the School Business Manager.
Post-holder attributes:
A people person - able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both oral and written - and a willingness to foster positive relationships within school and the wider community.
Positive, enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ flexible approach and keen to work as part of a busy and dynamic school.
Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail and ability to multi-task.
Able to see the bigger picture and do as much as possible to help others do their job.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Calm and empathetic – a good listener.
A confident user of a range of IT applications – knowledge of OneDrive, Word and Excel or Google equivalent is essential.
Knowledge of Arbor (or similar) an advantage (but full training will be given)
This is a part-time position (30 hours per week), working term time only, plus 5 INSET days, which equates to 39 weeks per year. Preferred working pattern (but negotiable on appointment) - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am to 4pm
Safeguarding statement
Cookley Sebright Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.
Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.
It is strongly recommended that you visit the school prior to applying. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment 01562 850397. Closing date 9th June. Interviews and in-tray task will take place wk beginning 16th June.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 
Please return your completed applications (WCC application form) to Mrs Sarah Overton soverton@cookleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk (SBM) or by post.
Work Experience
We receive many requests for placements and unfortunately we are not able to accommodate everyone who requests a place. If you wish to be considered for a work experience placement at our school, please write a letter to the Headteacher, outlining why you have chosen our school for your placement, and in what ways you consider the experience could help you achieve your future aspirations. Applications will be considered on their merit, and available placements offered accordingly.