Business Administrator (Willingdon Primary School)

Hours of work: 37 hours or 21 hours per week

Working pattern: Full-time or 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: 28th January 2026

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

Willingdon Primary School (Rapson's Rd, Eastbourne BN20 9RJ)

Phone: 01323482619

Email: recruitment@willingdonprimary.co.uk

Website: https://www.willingdonprimary.co.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Business Administrator to join our busy school office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our school and providing an exceptional service to our community.

As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies, you will deliver a professional and welcoming service while managing a variety of administrative tasks. Reception cover will be a key part of your role, alongside supporting the wider team with day-to-day office operations.

We are seeking someone who is highly organised and reliable, with excellent attention to detail. Experienced in administration (school experience desirable). Confident using IT systems and managing data accurately. A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a busy team.

Applicants with experience in administering financial processes—such as processing invoices, and managing payment cards—will be considered for the SS5 grade. This includes ensuring compliance with financial procedures and maintaining accurate records.

Willingdon Primary School is set in a beautiful location at the foot of the South Downs, with excellent transport links via the A22 and A27. We are a welcoming and collaborative school, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and supporting the development of our staff.

We encourage you to visit us before applying—please call ahead to arrange your visit. For full details of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form via our website www.willingdonprimary.co.uk or email us recruitment@willingdonprimary.co.uk.

Interview date to follow.

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.