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Office Co-ordinator (Permanent) – Bramber Primary, Worthing
Part-time, Term time only
Pay – Grade 4 point 5 / 6 FTE Salary £21,253.57 (actual £11,488.42)
Hours: 20 hours per week 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday-Tuesday; 8.00am-3.30pm Wednesday
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date – Midnight, Wednesday 1st July 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 9th July 2026
Bramber Primary School is a one form entry, friendly and nurturing primary school with 206 children on roll. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, efficient and well organised person with a positive attitude to join our busy school.
You will play an important part in our team supporting pupils, parents and staff and work closely with the school business manager. You must therefore have strong interpersonal and communication skills, in person as well as in written communications and when using the telephone. You will need the ability to work independently in order to balance the range of tasks within the role. Ensuring all appropriate administrative and regulatory procedures are undertaken. You will therefore have highly competent IT skills and excellent attention to detail.
The role includes but is not limited to (see full job description):
- At the front of the school on main desk greeting children, parents, staff and visitors
- Being PA to the headteacher and teachers
- Managing data on our computer management system
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is responsible, reliable and committed to the job role.
- Has a positive attitude to behaviour and able to relate well with children and adults alike.
- Has a highly professional manner
- Can bring new ideas and suggestions
- Is flexible, adaptable and reliable
At Bramber Primary we are committed to the protection and safeguarding of its children and this will be reflected throughout the recruitment process. An enhanced criminal record check via DBS will be required and Occupational Health Clearance. A probation period of 6 months will be in effect.
To apply please fill in the application form and email to: [email protected]
Job Details
Salary: £11,488.42 per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 3 days. Monday & Tuesday 8.30 - 15.30, Wednesday 8.00 - 15.30
Location: Bramber Primary School, Worthing, BN14 8QB
Interviews: 9th July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Core Purpose:
To be part of the team that lead the front office being the first point of contact for parents and visitors. Dealing with general enquiries both face to face and over the telephone in a courteous and welcoming manner, presenting a positive first impression of the school that is in line with its core purpose and schools values. To provide welfare support to pupils, including being one of our lead first aiders, administering medicines and comforting distressed children.
To provide a first-class standard of administrative support to headteacher and teaching staff, ensuring the smooth running of the school’s communication systems and procedures. To have a sound knowledge of Microsoft word and excel and Bromcom (would be an advantage). To work closely with PE Leader/s to help facilitate competitions. Send club information to parents and set up via the school money system. To work with teachers helping to organise school trips. To maintain confidentiality over all school issues, in particular in dealings with parents and external agencies.
Reporting to:
The School Business Manager and Headteacher
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Be the welcoming face of the school, dealing with parents, pupils, staff and visitors in a calm and polite manner.
- To receive and prioritise incoming telephone calls and deal with them appropriately, taking and passing on messages as required
- Plan & provide administrative support with events, such as parents evenings, new intake
- Input all details into Bromcom and keep accurate records and files for all children
- Printing and collating student reports
- Using the communication systems including Website, Teachers2Parents and School Money (but not be limited to) general text and email information; trips; clubs; parent evenings; admissions and transitions
- Main first aider (must have 3 day FAW or be willing to train)
- To provide welfare support to children as required, including administering first aid and prescribed medication, liaising with parents and teachers for sick children to be collected from school.
- Attend training for specific medical conditions
- Hot School Meals. Oversee Parent Pay/Cypad systems and ensure administrative tasks relating to these systems are carried out e.g. informing new starters of ordering procedure, arranging trip lunches, overseeing numbers etc
- Maintain school calendar on the website and whole school calendar
- To ensure school safety and security is maintained including signing in for visitors, and to issue appropriate lanyards to all visitors.
- Hold specific responsibilities in the event of the fire alarm being raised (full training provided and drills).
- To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably allocated by the School Business Manager or Headteacher appropriate to the role to ensure the smooth running of the school.
Further Information
Bramber Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02342.
