Administration Officer

Ganton School, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7JB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  18 October 2026

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,428 - £27,274 FTE, £18,448 - £19,038 Actual

Administration Officer job summary

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

GANTON SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 4, SCP 5-7

Salary:                   £26,428 - £27,274 FTE, £18,448 - £19,038 Actual, £13.70 - £14.14/hr
Hours of work:     30 hrs/wk, Monday – Friday, Hours to be agreed
Contract:               Permanent, Term time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date:             As soon as possible following pre-employment checks

Ganton School are delighted to offer the opportunity for a skilled Administration Officer to join our wonderful team. Having experience in all aspects of administrative duties you will be able to contribute to the development of the school’s administration, financial and support services, and be the first point of call for our parents/visitors on reception.

We are a vibrant, welcoming school, committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for every child. Ganton is outward-looking, truly inclusive, and committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform a comprehensive range of high level administrative tasks including complex or sensitive reports and correspondence, monitoring and reconciling budgets as required

• To provide authoritative advice and guidance to all stakeholders with regard to school policies, processes and services, including handling complex queries

• Take responsibility for the organisation of events and excursions including booking venues, arranging transport, issuing invitations, compiling paperwork and overseeing financial matters

• To create, manage and manipulate data relating to admissions, asset management, finance, health & safety, sickness absence, student and staffing, producing bespoke and complex reports

• To ensure all members of staff have access to accurate and meaningful pupil data from the MIS

• Responsible for administering health & safety issues and asset management for the school, maintaining accurate records

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

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

• Experience of supervising and motivating staff

• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems

• Ability to use ICT skills to analyse data

• Ability to work using own initiative, setting targets to meet the needs of the school

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, Friday 30 October 2026

Interview date: w/c 9 November 2026

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 Danielle Abbott, HR Administrator, at Ganton 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.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects 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.

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

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 Ganton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ganton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ganton-school

Ganton School is a special school for children with severe and complex learning difficulties. Based over 2 sites (primary and secondary), it has places for up to 180 pupils aged 2-19 years. Ganton School is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ and is well known for its pioneering joint provision for SLD Outreach and Post 16 work. Ganton School is outward looking, truly inclusive and is committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being. Ganton School became an academy in February 2015 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2017.

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