Administration Assistant

Christopher Pickering Primary School, Hull, HU4 7EB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 October 2026

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016 - £27,274 FTE, £17,694 - £18,550 Actual

Administration Assistant job summary

CHRISTOPHER PICKERING PRIMARY SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION, ORGANISATION & CURRICULUM ASSISTANT

Grade & Scale point: 2, SCP 3
Salary: £25,614 FTE, £22,052 Actual, £13.28/hr
Hours of work: 37 hrs/wk, Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date: As soon as possible following pre-employment checks

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our friendly and supportive administrative team. We are seeking an individual who enjoys working in a front-facing reception role and is committed to providing a professional and welcoming service, while supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the school's administrative functions.

We are a larger-than-average primary school, fortunate to be based in a modern, purpose-built setting that we share with several valued partners, including Ganton Primary School, iPaSS and Teeny Tots Nursery. Together, we provide a unique, inclusive and nurturing environment that supports children and families within our community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors.

• Provide a high quality and efficient IT/administration support service which meets the needs of the school.

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including computerised records, as appropriate using specific electronic recording systems and management information systems (Arbor).

• Assisting with arrangements for visits by school nurse, photographer etc.

• Receive, check and distribute stock of stationery and resources initiating re-order procedures when necessary.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)

• Administration and/or customer service experience 

• Experience of producing/maintaining pupil/staff data 

• Good level of self-motivation, flexibility and organisational skills

• To show respect and courtesy at all times when dealing with routine enquiries from pupils, parents/carers, colleagues and members of the public

If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our trust-wide teacher development programmes and communities of practice.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Saturday 31 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Christopher Pickering Primary School.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Christopher Pickering Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christopher Pickering Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christopher-pickering-primary-school-hull

Christopher Pickering Primary School is a large school to the west of Hull. It has places for 420 pupils aged 5-11 years and has a 40 place nursery. It is based in The Compass building, a purpose built centre, which it shares with a range of other agencies including a private nursery, the city’s hearing impaired resource base, a children’s centre and the primary section of Ganton Special School. Christopher Pickering Primary is Ofsted rated ‘Good’. They offer a truly inclusive approach to education and strive for all children to be the ‘best they can be’. Christopher Pickering Primary School became an academy in February 2015 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2017.

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