Administrative Assistant

Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8am-4pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,621 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrator who shares our commitment to:

• Outstanding communication – you’ll be confident and approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies.
• Efficiency and organisation – from managing front desk duties to maintaining accurate records, your attention to detail and ability to prioritise will help keep our school running smoothly.
• Teamwork – you’ll work closely with colleagues across the school and contribute positively to our collaborative culture.
• Discretion and professionalism – as a key member of our administrative team, confidentiality and integrity are essential.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft 365).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Calm, approachable, and flexible under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Grove Road Community Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school at an exciting point in its journey, rooted in strong relationships and a clear sense of purpose. We are proud of our PRIDE values- Passionate, Resilient, Intrepid, Dependable and Empathetic- which underpin everything we do for our children, families and staff.

In return we will offer you:

• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children.
• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team.
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community.

Applicants are advised to read the job description and person specification fully prior to completing an application form.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting child welfare. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. All candidates will be required to provide identification if invited for interview. References will be checked.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Application Form (5).docx - 202 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 273 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grove-road-community-primary-school

Grove Road is one of the most diverse maintained primary schools in North Yorkshire and as such we can offer many opportunities for professional development and to gain a wide range of experience.

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