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Business Support Administrator

Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School · Market Drayton · Shropshire

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our school community.

We are looking for a warm, professional and highly organised Business Support Administrator to become an integral part of our team. This is a rewarding role at the heart of school life, providing essential administrative, financial and organisational support that helps our pupils, staff and families thrive. Whether you are welcoming visitors to reception, supporting attendance processes, coordinating school events or helping ensure our systems run smoothly, no two days are ever the same.

At our school, relationships matter. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive culture and are seeking someone who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, building positive relationships with families and colleagues, and contributing to a welcoming environment where every child can succeed.

If you are proactive, adaptable and enjoy working in a busy environment where your contribution truly makes a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Business Support Administrator, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the school. Under the guidance of the Headteacher and Business & Operations Partner, you will support a wide range of administrative, financial and organisational functions that help the school run effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing reception and visitor enquiries.
  • Supporting attendance, pupil records and school administration.
  • Organising events, trips and parent communications.
  • Assisting with financial administration and purchasing.
  • Maintaining school systems, website content and social media.
  • Providing administrative support to the Headteacher and wider school team.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

  • Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Have strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Be confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Work effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
  • Build positive relationships
  • Share our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting every child to succeed.

We would be delighted to hear from candidates who are enthusiastic, dependable and keen to make a real difference to our school community.

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About this school

Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–7

Not rated
Pupils
356
Avg teacher salary
£47,000
Pupil:teacher ratio
27.9:1
Academy trust
EMPOWER TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA

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Contract
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Working pattern
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Posted
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Closing date
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