Administrative Assistant

Fountain Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0AW

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 February 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: £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) £12.65 to £13.05

Administrative Assistant job summary

Administrative Assistant

Salary scale - SCP 2 to 4 (£24,413 to £25,185 (actual salary £20,997 to £21,661)

37 hours per week term time only

8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday

8.30am to 4.00pm Friday

Fountain Primary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated administrative assistant to join our team. Fountain Primary is a good, two form entry school in Morley, Leeds. We are proud to be a part of Owlcotes Multi Academy Trust.

Our most recent inspection states:

‘Leaders, including governors, have a clear vision for the school based on high aspirations for all pupils. They have thought hard about making the curriculum interesting and engaging, and have made sure that it is well planned across all subjects.’ (OFSTED Nov 21)

The successful applicant will be someone who:

is able to work independently and as part of a team

can communicate clearly with children, parents, carers and stakeholders

can work efficiently and meet deadlines as required

We are proud to offer you:

A supportive leadership team

Excellent training opportunities

Fantastic children and a supportive school community

An experienced and supportive administration team.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd March 2026 9.00am

Interview: Thursday 26th March 2026

For more details, and If you would like to visit the school or discuss the role further please contact admin@fountain.owlcotesmat.org

Applicants must complete an application form explaining how their skills and experiences would help them succeed in this role. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expectsour staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 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 Fountain Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 458 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fountain Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fountain-primary-school-leeds

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