School Administrator - North Stainley CE Primary School

Salary: Grade C, starting at SCP 2

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 17.5 hours, term time only

Location: North Stainley CE Primary School, North Stainley, HG4 3HT

Closing Date: 24th March 9am

Interview Date: Wed 26th March and Thurs 27th March 2025

Venue for Interview: TBC

Fountains CE Primary School is looking to recruit a dedicated and highly organised School Administrator to join our team. This role is an exciting opportunity to support the smooth operation of our school, working closely with staff, pupils, parents, and the wider Trust. If you have strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for education, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for all enquiries in response to telephone, email and face to face enquiries, providing excellent customer service to parents, visitors, and external agencies.

• Manage and maintain school records (including the Single Central record), pupil records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.

• Assist with financial administration, including processing orders, invoices, and payments in accordance with Trust financial procedures.

• Assist with the administration of school trips, events, and activities.

• Support the preparation and distribution of school communications, newsletters, and updates to parents and stakeholders.

• Obtain quotes from contractors and negotiating for the best price, also ensuring that adequate and appropriate insurance cover is held by contractors.

• Keep the shared school calendar and school website up-to-date.

• Support the School's compliance with Health & Safety requirements updating systems and recording activity as required.

• Assist in keeping all School Policies up to date and visible on the school website.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an educational setting

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively

• Strong IT skills

• Able to use initiative and have a proactive approach

• Ability to work from any of the three linked schools as required

We can offer you:

• A strong commitment to your professional development

• A positive, supportive and friendly work environment

• A total commitment from the Trust and schools to giving you all the tools and support to develop you.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Completed applications can be emailed to officemanager@gfnsschools.co.uk

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Key Documents:

Application Pack.docxApplication Form.docx

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young pope and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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