School Administrator

Required for 1st September 2026:

School Administrator
BS7 (FTE equivalent): £28,598 (SCP12) - £29,540 (SCP14)
Hours per week: 37
Working weeks: 42 (term time + 4)
Starting salary (pro rata for 42 working weeks): £26,374

The Governing Body of this popular, successful and family-centred 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 Catholic ethos.  

This vital and demanding role involves a wide range of tasks including:
•    Being the first point of contact for visitors to school
•    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
•    operating relevant IT packages
•    ordering and processing payments.
•    Managing day to day finance tasks including processing all monies which come into school, banking etc
•    Being the designated First Aider in school
•    supporting school events

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 from the school office or from [email protected]

If you would like further information about the post, please email the head teacher at [email protected]

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] by 9:30 am Friday 26th June 2026 
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 or Thursday 2nd July

St James Catholic Primary 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.