Administrative Assistant
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8FX18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Administrative Assistant job summary
Are you an experienced administrative assistant ready to play a key role at the heart of a thriving school?
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic experienced administrative assistant to join our existing team.
About Us:
At Greenwood Primary and Nursery School we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment where both our pupils and staff can thrive. As part of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential. Our school is a place where creativity, collaboration, and commitment come together to create a learning experience that makes every day count. Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised our OUTSTANDING Early Years Provision, personal development of pupils and leadership and management. They also praised the exceptional behaviour of pupils across school.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.
Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.
Together, we make every day count.
About the Role
You will be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, so a friendly, calm and professional manner is essential. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle confidential information with discretion and work efficiently within established systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality administrative support across the school, following established systems and processes
Manage and maintain accurate records, including pupil, staffing and financial information
Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
Undertake financial procedures such as processing orders
Produce reports and manage data accurately using a range of IT systems including Arbor
Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
Support the wider office team and contribute to the efficient running of the school
We are looking for someone who has:
A good standard of literacy and numeracy and relevant administrative experience
Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage a varied workload
Has strong IT skills and confidence working with data and management systems
Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information
Communicates effectively with a wide range of people
Is flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Reflects our values and contributes positively to our school community
We Can Offer
A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day
Application Details
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Emily Davies- School Business Lead on 01623 460664.
Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenwood Primary and Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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