School Administrator

School Administrator
35 hours per week 8:15am – 3:45pm
Part-time Permanent
Term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks per year)
Salary BS5 £25,989 (FTE) per annum £20,962-£21,523 (pro-rata)

The Governing Board of Scotby CE School are seeking a friendly, hardworking and highly committed School Administrator to join our caring and dedicated staff team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that parents, pupils and visitors receive a warm welcome which reflects our Christian ethos.  

This vital role involves a wide range of tasks including:
•    reception duties
•    general admin duties including minute taking, organising visits etc
•    managing school records, data and communications
•    providing administrative support to the Headteacher and School Business Manager
•    supporting school events
•    operating relevant IT packages
•    ordering and processing payments.

The successful candidate will:
•    Have experience of working within an administrative role. Prior experience of working within a school environment is preferable, but full training will be given.
•    Be friendly and approachable, dealing with enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone and via email whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. 
•    Be able to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks.
•    Have excellent skills in oral and written communication.
•    Have excellent IT skills and familiarity with a range of packages including Microsoft.
•    Experience of dealing with a school management information system (Arbor) would be an advantage but not essential.
•    Be organised, efficient and committed to teamwork.
•    Be willing to undertake First Aid training.

Application packs are available on our school website www.scotby.cumbria.sch.uk under the Vacancies section, which you can find under the ‘About Us’ Section. If you would like further information about the post, please email the Business Manager [email protected]

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] by 9:30 am on Tuesday 30th December 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Scotby CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.