10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    17 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 3, Point 5–7 (£25,583 – £26,403 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you like to become part of a lively, enthusiastic team where children are at the heart of everything we do? We are looking for a friendly, organised and caring Office Administrator to join our school and help create a positive first impression for all who visit.

At our school, every day is different, and every interaction matters. From greeting families at reception to supporting the smooth running of school systems, your role will be central to keeping our community connected and supported.

  • Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Contract: Term time only
  • Salary: Grade 3, Point 5–7 (£25,583 – £26,403 pro rata)
  • Line Manager: School Business Manager

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the friendly face and voice of our school, helping ensure everything runs smoothly:

  • Welcoming visitors and managing reception, calls and enquiries
  • Handling daily office emails and communications
  • Leading on pupil attendance
  • Supporting Nursery admissions and organising hours
  • Maintaining accurate records and school data systems
  • Updating the school website to keep it compliant and informative
  • Supporting governance as Clerk to the Governors for committees

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

  • Has excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Is warm, kind and caring
  • Enjoys working with people and building positive relationships
  • Is proactive, dependable, and approachable
  • Takes pride in supporting a caring school environment


What the school offers its staff

  • A supportive and friendly team
  • A welcoming school community
  • A rewarding role where you make a real difference every day

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Arnold View Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
319 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0115 9560967

Arranging a visit to Arnold View Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email b.willis@arnoldview.notts.sch.uk.

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