Administration Assistant
Beighton Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1EG12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The post is 16 hours per week, term-time only. The working hours will be 8.00 am to 4.30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 - £ 28,598
Actual salary
- £9,568- £10,363 approximately
Pay scale
- Grade 4 (points 7-12)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Administration Assistant due to an existing member of staff reducing their hours. Ideally, we would like the appointee to start during the week commencing 3 November.
The post is 16 hours per week, term-time only. The working hours will be 8.00 am to 4.30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
The post is paid on Grade 4 £26,403 - £ 28,598 (pro-rata) which means the actual salary will be approximately £9,568- £10,363.
The Administration Assistant plays a key role in the day to day operations of the school office. They deal with enquiries from parents, visitors, staff and pupils as well as carrying out a range of administrative and finance tasks. They use a range of applications including Microsoft Office, payment and communication systems, SIMS pupil database and FMS finance system. Experience of these specific systems is not essential as training can be provided but you will need to have good general ICT skills and proactive approach to learning. Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is approachable and organised with good attention to detail.
- Is able to prioritise their work effectively and remain calm when dealing with competing priorities.
- Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
- Is a team player with a collaborative and flexible approach.
- Ideally, has first aid training or is willing to complete it.
If, after reading the job description and person specification, you would like to discuss the role then contact Jo Carter, School Manager.
The interview date is expected to be Wednesday 1 October.
Please return your completed application form to the School Manager, Jo Carter, by email recruitment@beighton.sheffield.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Dismissal Declaration (Appendix A). All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
What the school offers its staff
Beighton Nursery and Infant School is a Local Authority Maintained School with delightful children with a positive attitude towards their learning, a friendly team and a dedicated governing body.
We offer access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous leave entitlement (for term-time staff this is factored into the pay calculation) and an employee wellbeing package,
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beighton Nursery Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 265 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beighton Nursery Infant School website
- Email address
- recruitment@beighton.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2486572
Beighton Nursery Infant School is a large, happy and successful school in Sheffield.
Arranging a visit to Beighton Nursery Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@beighton.sheffield.sch.uk.
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