Business Administrator (Pevensey & Westham CoE Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 25 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)

(As the position is part-time & term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12:00pm, 23 November 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Pevensey & Westham CoE Primary School
86 High St, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5LP

Phone: 01323 762269

Email: admin@pevenseyschool.org.uk

Website: Pevensey and Westham Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking a friendly, professional and organised individual to join our school office team at Pevensey & Westham CE School. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, pupils and external agencies, you will be the welcoming face of our school, providing excellent front-of-house support and creating a positive experience for all who visit or contact us.

Parents frequently describe our school as a "warm, welcoming and caring community where every child is known and valued."

We are looking for a Business Administrator who will help contribute to creating a welcoming, organised and positive environment for all families and visitors. The role includes reception duties, managing telephone and email enquiries, supporting school communications, maintaining records, providing administrative support, and carrying out first aid responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Is warm, approachable and professional.
• Has strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and other software packages.
• Can work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Shares our values and commitment to supporting our school community.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and is eager to make a positive contribution to our school community. Whether you’re an experienced administrator or looking to take the next step in your career, we welcome your application.

For more details, please see our website or contact the school office via telephone or email.

We encourage you to come and visit us. Please contact the school office by telephone or email.

To express your interest in this role please complete and return the support staff application form making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.

Interview date: Week commencing 30 November 2026

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About us

Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.